A Quick Timeout with Coach Tony Miller Pods of Plays for Basketball Conceptual Offense | Todd Simon, Bowling Green Falcons
Feb 24, 2026
Todd Simon, Bowling Green State University head coach known for tempo-driven, conceptual offense and player development. He discusses tempo-first attack, five-out spacing, and small-sided drills. He explains pods of plays, trigger motion, and simplifying reads. He also covers designing offense to draw free throws and rapid-fire reps for skill growth.
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Offense Built Around Extreme Tempo And Phases
- Todd Simon prioritizes extreme tempo and attacking play, aiming to get the ball up the floor immediately and create rim attempts and free throws.
- He breaks offense into phases: first 3 seconds for transition, first 10 seconds with trigger motion (3 choices), then sets and late-clock trigger motion.
Career Shift Driven By NBA Conversations And Roster Fit
- Simon shifted from defensive Xs-and-Os to an attacking, NBA-influenced style after conversations with NBA friends and roster assessment.
- He reverse-engineered favorite actions (Princeton-like cuts, elbow nail catches) into a multi-positional system he could recruit for.
Teach A Single Consistent Offensive Language
- Create a consistent internal language for actions and formations so players combine formations naturally and learn faster.
- Name each action, teach stall-out responses (three choices from wing or top), and drill those specific post-entry options repeatedly.