The Gap Theory (Spacing)

In this video, we breakdown the most important part of a good offense - proper spacing. Spacing creates gaps in the defense for people to attack. We'll explain the three main spacing philosophies used in the game, and why each one has value.
Inside of The Gap Theory concept, there's three principles that can explain nearly every good offensive possession. Those three principles are 1. Create Mismatches 2. Make 2 Guard 1 3. Drive Bad Closeouts. You'll see examples of each of them, and learn why spacing makes it all work.
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[@bryannixon4297]

Not a lot of people run pure dribble drive anymore, but I think Vance Walberg was one of the first coaches to emphasize creating gaps to drive and attack.

[@TheFilmRoom1]

I’m not familiar with Coach Walberg. Where did he coach? And when?

[@bryannixon4297]

@@TheFilmRoom1 He is the inventor/guru of the dribble drive offense. Calipari learned it from him when he was at Memphis.

[@nazarethcollegewomensbaske6565]

I believe Vance Walberg started the offense when he was a high school coach. He had tremendous success with it and it caught the attention of a lot of college coaches, including Calipari, who adopted it in their programs. Walberg said in a clinic that it was Calipari who coined it the Dribble Drive Offense. Walberg eventually went on to coach at the D1 level, and as an assistant for a coupe NBA teams.

[@justinlevy274]

Small Advantage - Big Advantage

[@jameshoops10]

new subscriber, thank you

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Thanks for the follow! Happy to help out

[@johnferguson5178]

Love this and love your page man, keep up the good work

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Thanks John! Truly appreciate the comment. We’ll keep it comin

[@djnando7293]

Extremely valuable thanks!

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment

[@kimphilipy]

fantastic - thank you!

[@TheFilmRoom1]

I appreciate the comment. Happy to help!

[@purplewombat6735]

Such a good video

[@Tajking24]

Great video

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Thank you!

[@lucasagnew761]

Would you mind breaking down Oaklands zone defense? 😁

[@TheFilmRoom1]

I can look into it!

[@kurtcampher4716]

Love this!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheFilmRoom1]

Thanks for commenting, and I’m glad it was worth while! Would you mind telling me what stood out the most to you?

[@LeoS2Fly]

Thank you!

[@TheFilmRoom1]

You bet! Thanks for the support

[@ytqh2834]

So that means if u wanna be pro, u need to:
- attack mismatch
- attack bad closeout (shoot 3 and strong drive)
- know the gap theory
Did i miss anything, coach?

[@TheFilmRoom1]

It’s more complex than that - but if you’re able to understand those core principles, it will allow you play in any system of basketball & know how to be successful. The only thing I’d say you missed is understanding how to make 2 defenders guard 1, and then knowing where to go with the ball when that happens. Thanks for reaching out!

[@jonathanvernooy5507]

Coach, where does one go when one made 2 guard 1? Kind regards, JGW. Love the channel.

[@hoopersbreakdown2472]

First clip - terrible defense. No high pick up on a ball handler. Rotation defenders are not in spot and moving one second slow. Not ready for rotation. On ball defender doesn’t avoid screen.

[@michelleprince2832]

Iq