The Basketball Podcast Matt Fletcher on Playing Fast and Conceptual (EP397)
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Nov 5, 2025 Matt Fletcher, an accomplished head coach at Concordia-St. Paul, shares his journey to building a successful basketball program. He discusses his innovative up-tempo offensive strategy, emphasizing a blend of pace and smart shot selection. Fletcher explains his unique shot classification system, the importance of spacing for players, and using practice scoring to reinforce good decisions. He also highlights the challenges of playing fast and the need for flexibility in coaching methods to adapt to team dynamics.
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Force The Deep Corner To Create Space
- Hold deep corners (the 'NBA wing') to create space and keep drivers' vision for kick-outs and cuts.
- Tape corner spots in preseason and show film so players value standing in corners until legitimately displaced.
Use A Tailored Green/Yellow/Red System
- Implement a green/yellow/red shot system tied to player roles to prioritize open and high-value looks.
- Tailor each player's green shots, teach transparency, and reward choosing green over contested attempts.
Design Triggers So Players Self-Execute
- Base initial actions on where the ball and players run; create triggers so plays happen without constant coaching.
- Drill triggers (e.g., overloads, skips) so players execute bump/tap/hit actions on the fly and keep the defense unsettled.