Special Teams (BLOB, SLOB, Late Game Situations, and More)

*Learn new strategies to gain competetive advantages for multiple phases of the game in under 1.5 hours

With so much focus on some of the more obvious strategies of a basketball team like offensive systems, defensive systems, transition systems or team culture, some of the smaller strategies can become an afterthought. I see that as a tremendous opportunity to gain an advantage! Some of the smaller strategies may only gain your team small advantages, but those small advantages add up - especially when you get smaller advantages in several phases of the game at once.

That is the reason I wanted to share some thoughts on “special teams.” Special teams are the in-between situations in a game. Some coaches have strategies for these phases, and others don’t spend the time or energy to optimize. Deciding not to spend time or energy on a particular smaller phase is certainly fine, but it should be a decision. You shouldn’t disregard these areas out of ignorance. With each phase I’ll share some advice, and then discuss how I handle these situations specifically.

I’ve spent nine years as a head coach and three as an assistant. The thoughts I share are designed to help you think through these in-between phases of the game to decide if you want to invest time and energy into organizing them. The specific strategies I share with you are the strategies I’ve used with my teams, and with great success.

BONUS #1: Special Situations Playbook

27 diagrammed special situations plays, most including a link to film of the play. It is broken down into three sections - Get it in, Need a 2, and Need a 3. 

BONUS #2: Special Teams - Situations Checklist 
A list of special situations to be prepared for to make sure you have all your bases covered.

BONUS #3: Email Support
If you have questions as you are installing, email me (matth@hackenberg.biz) and I will respond within 24 hours guaranteed

What buyers are saying:

“Coach Hack hit a home run with this guide! There are so many little nuggets to help in different phases of the game. Thank you coach!” -Max Frontini, Italy

"I was really intrigued by Coach Hack’s “special teams” playbook. A lot of coaches don’t value those special situations as much as they probably should. Getting a few easy buckets should be high on every coaches priority list and Coach Hack lays it out beautifully. I also love how he covers defense as well as offense for BLOBs and SLOBs so it’s really a one stop shop!" -Anthony Pugh, @Anthony_Pugh2

"One of the best opportunities to score in a game is from an out of bounds situation. Coach Hackenberg has done a great job describing his philosophy & ideas, along with some effective actions which can help any coach to get some easy points for his team. It's not a simple collection of sets, it's HOW to do it, which is more important." -Kostas Kalogeropoulos

"Coach Hack does a great job explaining different approaches to BLOB/SLOB etc. Organization is essential when installing effective “special teams” and by having everything start from the same basic alignment, he makes it easier on players to remember which leads to better execution. There are way too many great nuggets of information to list, but I would highly recommend this guide for anyone looking to steal a few points a game on inbound situations." -Brandon Kirk, MIssissippi

"I purchased the Special Teams guide and got valuable information regarding end of game scenarios and how to work those situations into practice. Highly recommend!!!" -Aaron Meyer, Indiana

"Special Teams is great for coaches on what you do in those BLOB, SLOB, and end of game situations. It also gives some options and strategies to counter on defense (loved the Red trap on SLOBs!)." -Jay Kitchens in Oklahoma

"Very informative, and a great off season product to update and improve our BLOB’s and SLOB’s." -Kim Schultz, Northern Michigan

"Another detailed guide put together by Coach Hack. I got this thinking I would benefit from the SLOB and BLOB plays but got SO much more. The materials covered in these documents is a gold mine from different tip off set ups to defending inbound plays. Great product that you will almost certainly learn something new from!" -Jalen Burgeson, Franklin, NE