A new approach to a rock-solid offense
Teach and Implement the Read & React in Record Speed.
The Games Approach keeps players locked in, thinking on their feet, and mastering the Read & React faster than ever.
1. Learn the System
2. Teach with Games
3. Play with Flow
what if practice felt like game day...
… IMAGINE THIS: YOU HUDDLE YOUR TEAM AND SAY, “Today we’re learning the Read & React. Do you want to run drills—or play games?”
Every player says, “Play games, Coach.”
Now picture this:
- They’re fired up.
- They’re competing.
- They’re learning the offense faster than ever.
Why?
Today’s players crave action, not drills. They want fun, feedback, and the freedom to play.
Not sure how to get there?
That’s exactly what the Read & React Games Approach was built for.
Back-to-back D1 National Championship Games, 3 consecutive High School State Championships, D2 Division Championship, International Recognition…
…the Read & React Offense has quite the record.
And it just became easier than ever to implement and train.
We built the Games Approach to create faster buy-in, deeper learning, and accelerated results…and what coach doesn’t want that?
read & react offense + Small-sided games = fast & easy implementation
- Rapid Offense Mastery: Teach the Read & React in record time—without losing your players' attention or repeating the same drills over and over.
- Real-Game Experience: Instead of mindless drills, your players learn in the flow of the game, so they’re ready for whatever happens on the court.
- Elevated Player Engagement: Your team will be excited, focused, and competitive—because they’re playing games, not running laps or standing in lines.
- Improved Decision-Making: Your players won’t just react—they’ll read the game and make smarter, quicker decisions in real-time, especially in the pressure of a live game.
- Less Frustration, Faster Results: No more fighting for focus or tolerating 'learning phase' turnovers—players progress faster, and so do you.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED for seamless implementation
17 Chapters
Just over 3 hours of video content leading to smooth and efficient Read & React implementation.
Direct Support
Access to the Read & React private Facebook Group where you can ask questions and get immediate answers from Coach Rick, Coach Handel, and an entire community of Read & React coaches.
Read & React Drills
Constraints-led drills that utilize player curiosity to learn multiple layers of the Read & React at one time, increase transference, get more done in less time, and teach situational awareness.
6 Small Sided Games
Video demonstration of 6 small-sided games with dozens of teaching points that can be used throughout the entire season.
Practice Footage
Complete access to unscripted practice footage. See the process of real teams learning the Read & React.
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But what is the Read & React?
Read & React Offense
Play in a way that none of your opponents are prepared for by teaching your players ‘how to play’ instead of just how to run plays.
Read & REact—utilized at all levels—from youth teams to NCAA powerhouses like Iowa, who made back-to-back Final Four appearances.
At PGC, we’ve helped thousands of coaches streamline their path to success with proven strategies and support. We can do the same for you.
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Read & React Games Approach
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17 chapters of instructional video
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6 small-sided games that can be used throughout an entire season
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Constraints-led drills
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Direct support inside the Read & React private Facebook Community
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Everything in Read & React Games Approach
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Complete Read & React Offensive System
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Read & React Zone Attack
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Read & React 3, 4 & 5-player drill collection
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Read & React Quick Hitters
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Keep It Simple 16 - Read & React notecard coaching
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Keep It Simple Zones - Read & React notecard coaching
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Practice Plans & Boot Camps
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Private live events including monthly calls with Coach Rick Torbett
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Private Facebook Community
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Our products are guaranteed to help make you a better coach, improve your players, and win more games, or your money back. You’ll have a full 30 days to see the difference they will make.
MEET READ & REACT CREATOR, COACH RICK TORBETT
With over 40 years of coaching and studying the game, Rick Torbett has dedicated his life to understanding basketball at its deepest levels. That journey led to the creation of the Read & React Offense—his signature system that revolutionized the game by introducing the concept of positionless basketball.
Rick’s innovative approach hasn’t just changed how teams play—it’s changed how coaches coach. His system has been adopted by programs in over 30 countries, and he’s had the privilege of mentoring thousands of coaches at every level, from youth leagues to professional teams.
What drives him? A relentless passion for helping coaches unlock their full potential—so they can develop smarter players, build stronger programs, and lead with confidence on and off the court.
MEET COACH Nelson Handel, Read & React Games Appraoch Creator
Coach Nelson Handel, a founding member of PGC Coaching and a lifetime member of Better Basketball, has been running the Read & React Offense for over 12 years with middle and high school teams. During that time, he developed and adapted the small sided games and coaching techniques found in the Games Approach course.
After a couple of years traveling the globe, consulting with programs in multiple countries and mentoring coaches, Coach Nelson began a residency at Club Joventut Badalona (a.k.a. “La Penya”) in Barcelona, Spain, where he coaches two girls U18 teams.
Before leaving the States, he was Director of Basketball and Boys Varsity Head Coach at Larchmont Charter High School. During his five-year tenure, his Boys Varsity teams won three League Championships and made final four in two Los Angeles City Championships. The program was promoted two divisions, becoming one of only two schools with less than 2000 students to be ranked in Division 3.
GET instant ACCESS TO the fastest way to teach the read & react—The Games Approach.
17 Chapters
6 small-sided games
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[FAQs] Still Have Questions?
To get the most out of this product, we recommend grabbing the full Read & React offensive system as well. The Games Approach is designed to build on Read & React concepts and helps players apply them through guided games that deepen understanding and execution.
The Read & React Games Approach is a coaching resource that teaches the Read & React offense through small-sided, competitive games—rather than traditional drills. It helps players learn by doing, making the offense stick faster and transfer more effectively to live play.
Instead of isolating actions in drill format, the Games Approach immerses players in game-like situations where they must read, react, and make decisions in real time. This accelerates learning, improves basketball IQ, and increases player engagement.
You’ll get a library of guided games designed to build every layer of the Read & React system. Each game includes clear instructions, coaching points, progressions, and video demonstrations so you can implement them immediately in your practices.
Absolutely. The Games Approach scales well for different ages and skill levels. It’s especially powerful for high school coaches who want better transfer from practice to games—and for youth coaches looking to simplify teaching without sacrificing depth.
