Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nate Tibbetts did something most coaches won't — he threw out the traditional point guard role and handed his offense to a power forward.
The result? Alyssa Thomas orchestrated one of the most efficient offenses in the WNBA, and the Phoenix Mercury made the Finals.
In this breakdown, we look at how the high ball screen unlocked Thomas's unique skill set, why positionless basketball works at the highest level, and what every coach can steal from this system.
📌 Key Concepts Covered:
— Why the traditional PG role limits your offense
— How to build around a player's strengths, not their position
— The high ball screen actions that made Phoenix unstoppable
🏀 Basketball Immersion helps coaches at every level think differently about the game.
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Nate Tibbetts did something most coaches won't — he threw out the traditional point guard role and handed his offense to a power forward.
The result? Alyssa Thomas orchestrated one of the most efficient offenses in the WNBA, and the Phoenix Mercury made the Finals.
In this breakdown, we look at how the high ball screen unlocked Thomas's unique skill set, why positionless basketball works at the highest level, and what every coach can steal from this system.
📌 Key Concepts Covered:
— Why the traditional PG role limits your offense
— How to build around a player's strengths, not their position
— The high ball screen actions that made Phoenix unstoppable
🏀 Basketball Immersion helps coaches at every level think differently about the game.
Subscribe to our channel by clicking here:
youtube.com/user/basketballimmersion?sub_confirmation=1
Access our top-notch world renowned coaching education resources, including our courses, videos and expert insights on topics including a games approach, a constraint led approach, basketball decision training, and technical and tactical insights to impact your your players and your coaching.
Full-year, half-year and monthly plans to fit your needs and budget with monthly, half-year and full year memberships. Get access here basketballimmersion.com/sales
Follow us here:
Podcast: basketballimmersion.com/podcast
Instagram: instagram.com/coachbballimmersion
Twitter: twitter.com/BBallImmersion
