4 Important Advantages of Motion Offense

There are several advantages to using motion offense with your team. When done correctly, motion offense is incredibly powerful (and fun) to do. So, let’s take a look at why you should think about using motion offense in your games:

Advantage #1: Motion Offense is Hard to Scout

Thanks to today’s technology teams are scouted constantly by other teams. And, it’s hard to go through a play without the defense knowing what you’re going to do.

But, motion offense makes scouting useless. Why? Because it’s impossible to pick apart! Every possession is different. Motion offense is free form and constantly changing. So, the defense has no idea what your team is going to do. Which, as you can imagine, can lead to some very easy baskets.

Advantage #2: Motion Offense is Flexible

Motion offense keeps your offense flexible, adapting to the changing conditions of the game.

For instance, if you’re ahead and it’s late in the game you can use motion offense to run the clock down. If you’re down and need some points fast, then motion offense adopts to give your high scorers a good chance at some shots.

Advantage #3: Motion Offense is Efficient

The great thing is that once you’ve made motion offense your primary offense, every time you practice you’re rehearsing your motion.

Think about it: once you’ve got the rules and philosophy in place, it doesn’t matter what you’re doing. If you’re moving, you’re practicing motion offense.

This means that you’re giving your team more time to practice other things while they get better at their motion. You’re doing double duty here. And, this will make your team better because they’re practicing more efficiently.

For instance, if you’re practicing post offense, then try throwing in a few screens and slips; you’ll also be practicing your motion offense. Even if your entire practice is on defense, your offense will still get better.

Advantage #4: Motion Offense Helps With Player Development

Motion Offense really helps you develop your players. Why? Well, because Motion Offense requires that players be skilled in shooting, handling the ball, and passing.

So, players get better not at running plays, but at playing basketball. Defensive drills, fast break drills, three on three drills: all these help improve your team’s motion offense as well as helping them become better players. And, this means your entire team gets better, not just a few key players.