Recently, I have been asked a ton about swing sg's builds and or stats, how to run it correctly, What skills to use, etc. So, I have decided to type up a guide on this unique style of playing SG. Let’s get started.
Pros and Cons
Pros
1. Swing is the most flexible and dynamic among all styles of play.
2. It is an all around scoring method from the 3pt to the paint.
3. It has the strength to turn around a game in an instant
4. Preforms the most dynamic plays among all styles.
Cons
1. Highest turnover risk
2. Hardest to learn and master
3. Need a smart mindset and bold actions on every possession
4. Highly mind game dependent
Running swing
There are two ways to go about playing swing sg
1) Drive-in Swing.
Drive-in swing is when the SG is going to be using drive-in and out dribbles and paint maneuvers to shake the defense to get a wide-open shot. Its focus is to mind game the other team. Drive-in Swing is the most dynamic way to go about playing swing. However, it still isn’t as stable as a Fly-oop/Flalley SG would be.
2) Fly-oop/Flalley
Fly-oop style is mainly focused on Floater and Alley-oop. You will shoot Floaters from your maximum layup range while being aware of court vision to throw alleys, jump pass, etc. Fly-oop has the best chance of success and playing it safe, Most stability and teamwork.
Team placement
C/PF Should be in the paint. Your big should post push the opposing big so you will be able to shoot a Floater, Layup, or jump pass. Also, if the opposite big is coming out to block your Floater, use Alley-oop pass. I will include an illustration of big placement. Correct and incorrect (Credit to Hanachan)
This is the INCORRECT placement the C/PF should be
This is the CORRECT Placement the C/PF should be
PG Should maintain 90 degrees with the scorer. The PG should always look at the cheating defense and move around the corner or wing. Therefore, the SG will jump pass to the C and the C will nonstop to PG for a wide-open shot. Pgs should also be reading to recover any loose balls. (P.S. Use baseball) Here is an illustration of what I mean. (Credit to Hanachan)
This is the INCORRECT placement the PG should be
This is the CORRECT placement the PG should be
Pros and Cons
Pros
1. Swing is the most flexible and dynamic among all styles of play.
2. It is an all around scoring method from the 3pt to the paint.
3. It has the strength to turn around a game in an instant
4. Preforms the most dynamic plays among all styles.
Cons
1. Highest turnover risk
2. Hardest to learn and master
3. Need a smart mindset and bold actions on every possession
4. Highly mind game dependent
Running swing
There are two ways to go about playing swing sg
1) Drive-in Swing.
Drive-in swing is when the SG is going to be using drive-in and out dribbles and paint maneuvers to shake the defense to get a wide-open shot. Its focus is to mind game the other team. Drive-in Swing is the most dynamic way to go about playing swing. However, it still isn’t as stable as a Fly-oop/Flalley SG would be.
2) Fly-oop/Flalley
Fly-oop style is mainly focused on Floater and Alley-oop. You will shoot Floaters from your maximum layup range while being aware of court vision to throw alleys, jump pass, etc. Fly-oop has the best chance of success and playing it safe, Most stability and teamwork.
Team placement
C/PF Should be in the paint. Your big should post push the opposing big so you will be able to shoot a Floater, Layup, or jump pass. Also, if the opposite big is coming out to block your Floater, use Alley-oop pass. I will include an illustration of big placement. Correct and incorrect (Credit to Hanachan)
This is the INCORRECT placement the C/PF should be
This is the CORRECT Placement the C/PF should be
PG Should maintain 90 degrees with the scorer. The PG should always look at the cheating defense and move around the corner or wing. Therefore, the SG will jump pass to the C and the C will nonstop to PG for a wide-open shot. Pgs should also be reading to recover any loose balls. (P.S. Use baseball) Here is an illustration of what I mean. (Credit to Hanachan)
This is the INCORRECT placement the PG should be
This is the CORRECT placement the PG should be
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