March Madness

Playbook

Table o f Contents

1. NCAA Tournament Teams 12

1.1 Arizona - Multiple Ball Screen Action 12

1.2 Arizona - Motion 13

1.3 Arizona - Spurs Weak 14

1.4 Arizona - Transition PNR Post Action 15

1.5 Arkansas - Through STS 16

1.6 Baylor - Baseline Double 16

1.7 Baylor - Cross Punch 16

1.8 Baylor - Elbow DHO 17

1.9 Baylor - Elbow High Low 17

1.10 Bucknell - Early Offense 18

1.11 Bucknell - Isolation Action 19

1.12 Butler - Cross Post Iso 19

1.13 Butler - Horns Post Set 20

1.14 Butler - PNR Rip Lob 20

1.15 Creighton - Curl Fan 21

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1.16 Creighton - Iverson Slip 21

1.17 Dayton - Double Pitch Thru 21

1.18 Dayton - Thru M i x DHO 22

1.19 Duke - Floppy Through 22

1.20 Duke - Spread Ball Screen Spacing 23

1.21 Duke - Utah 23

1.22 ETSU - Horns Baseline Double 24

1.23 ETSU - Iverson PNR Fill 25

1.24 Florida - ATO 25

1.25 Florida - Drag Push 26

1.26 Florida - Flip Rip 26

1.27 Florida - Pin Pistol 27

1.28 Florida - Transition Offense - Early Push 28

1.29 Florida - Wrap Stagger 29

1.30 Florida Gulf Coast - Zone Set -Stack Flat Seal 30

1.31 Gonzaga - BLOB Stagger 31

1.32 Gonzaga - Box Low Post Iso 31

1.33 Gonzaga - Corner Roll 32

1.34 Gonzaga - Curl Duck-In 32

1.35 Gonzaga - Double Go 33

1.36 Gonzaga - Hi / Lo Set 33

1.37 Gonzaga - Horns Bump 34

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1.38 Gonzaga - Horns Chicago 34

1.39 Gonzaga - Rip High 35

1.40 Gonzaga - Spain High-Low 35

1.41 Iona - Chin 36

1.42 Iona - Chin High 36

1.43 Iona - Quick High 37

1.44 Iowa State - ATO BLOB 4 Low Stagger STS 37

1.45 Iowa State - ATO BLOB Stagger Single STS 38

1.46 Iowa State - BLOB Diagonal STS 38

1.47 Jacksonville State - Tandem BS 39

1.48 Kansas - 5 - u p Muscle 39

1.49 Kansas - Fist Mode 40

1.50 Kansas - Horns Twist Pindown 42

1.51 Kansas - SLOB Iverson Lob 42

1.52 Kent State - Ball Screen DHO Crush 43

1.53 Kent State - BLOB 4 Low Stagger Pin 43

1.54 Kentucky - False Motion Iso 44

1.55 Kentucky - Gut Pin 44

1.56 Kentucky - Iverson Chase 45

1.57 Kentucky - Iverson Empty Slip 45

1.58 Kentucky - Pistol Hammer 46

1.59 Kentucky - Rip False High 46

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1.60 Kentucky - Runner Seal 47

1.61 Kentucky - Side PNR Backdoor 47

1.62 Kentucky - Thru Side 48

1.63 Louisville - 4 5 Cross Seal 48

1.64 Louisville - Box Hi-Lo 48

1.65 Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone) 49

1.66 Louisville - Stack 5 3 Slip 50

1.67 Louisville - Stack Stagger High-Low 50

1.68 Louisville - T Swing Seal BLOB 50

1.69 Marquette - Base Chin 51

1.70 Marquette - Horns Hook 51

1.71 Marquette - Push Double Drag 52

1.72 Maryland - 3 Flash & Replace 52

1.73 Maryland - Flash Fist 53

1.74 Maryland - Weave Lob 53

1.75 Michigan - 2 High Continuity 54

1.76 Michigan - 2 High Runner 54

1.77 Michigan - 2 High Turnout 55

1.78 Michigan - 3 1 FLOP Iso 56

1.79 Michigan - 5 3 FLOP 56

1.80 Michigan - ATO 2 High Flex 57

1.81 Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT 58

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1.82 Michigan - Stack Backdoor 59

1.83 Michigan - Strong Shuffle STS 59

1.84 Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion 60

1.85 Michigan - Wide Pin Flare 61

1.86 Michigan - Wide Pin Rip 61

1.87 Michigan -Tandem PNR DHO 62

1.88 Michigan State - Horns Pistol 63

1.89 MIddle Tennessee - Blue Raider Slice 64

1.90 Middle Tennessee - Circle BLOB 65

1.91 Middle Tennessee - Iverson UCLA Motion 66

1.92 Middle Tennessee - PNR Misdirection Double 66

1.93 MIddle Tennessee - Transition Game 67

1.94 Middle Tennessee - Zone Lob 68

1.95 Minnesota - Double Drag 68

1.96 NC Central - PNR Post Rip 69

1.97 New Mexico State - EOH BLOB 69

1.98 North Carolina - BLOB Elevator STS 70

1.99 North Carolina - Box Stagger 71

1.100 North Carolina - Push Pass Slip 71

1.101 North Carolina - Secondary Cross 72

1.102 North Carolina - Trailer Flare 72

1.103 North Dakota - Transition PNR 73

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1.104 North Dakota - Weave 73

1.105 North Dakota - Zipper Wing Invert 74

1.106 Northwestern - 2 1 Keep Double 74

1.107 Northwestern - BLOB Stack Stagger 75

1.108 Northwestern - Chest 76

1.109 Northwestern - Chest 2 77

1.110 Northwestern - Early Offense 77

1.111 Northwestern - False Motion - "5 Rub" 78

1.112 Northwestern - Flip Hammer 79

1.113 Northwestern - Horns Twist R&R 79

1.114 Notre Dame - 6 5 Action 79

1.115 Notre Dame - ATO Shuffle Backdoor 80

1.116 Notre Dame - Box Double 80

1.117 Oklahoma State - BLOB Box DHO Stagger 81

1.118 Oklahoma State - BLOB Flare Get 81

1.119 Oklahoma State - Double Drag Rip Lob 82

1.120 Oklahoma State - High Post Offense ( 2 - 3 High) 83

1.121 Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago 84

1.122 Oregon Ducks - ATO Spread Flare 84

1.123 Oregon Ducks - Second Cutter ISO 85

1.124 Princeton - Late Game 3-Point Set 85

1.125 Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor Set 86

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1.126 Princeton - Strong Entry 87

1.127 Providence - Zone Lob 87

1.128 Purdue - BLOB Handoff Slip 88

1.129 Purdue - Box Punch 88

1.130 Purdue - Circle Snap STS 89

1.131 Purdue - DHO 4 5 Baseline Double Stagger 89

1.132 Purdue - DHO Clear Backdoor 90

1.133 Purdue - DHO Cross Hi-Lo 90

1.134 Purdue - Iverson Hi/Lo 91

1.135 Purdue - Weave Horns Rip 91

1.136 Rhode Island - Horns Empty 92

1.137 Rhode Island - Horns Weave 93

1.138 Saint Mary's - ATO BLOB Elevator 94

1.139 Saint Mary's - Elbow Flex Step Up 94

1.140 Saint Mary's - Gaels Horns Set 95

1.141 Saint Mary's - Horns Wing PNR 95

1.142 Saint Mary's - Iverson Low STS 96

1.143 Saint Mary's - Rip PNR 96

1.144 Saint Mary's - SLOB Horns Rub 97

1.145 Saint Mary's - Wedge Split Reject 97

1.146 Seton Hall - Wide Pin BS Cross 98

1.147 South Carolina - 2 Up 98

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1.148 South Carolina - BLOB Flat Backdoor 99

1.149 South Carolina - BLOB Flat Flare Get 99

1.150 South Carolina - Iverson Decoy 100

1.151 South Carolina - Iverson Slice 100

1.152 South Carolina - Iverson Swing Pin 101

1.153 South Carolina - Nail Play 102

1.154 South Carolina - Ram Slip Roll 103

1.155 South Carolina - Zone Flare 103

1.156 South Carolina - Zone Lob 103

1.157 South Dakota State - Ram Pin 104

1.158 Troy - Chin Go 104

1.159 Troy - Floppy Punch 104

1.160 Troy - Triple Stagger Clear 105

1.161 UCLA - Early Pindown PNR Slip 105

1.162 UCLA - STS Flare PNR Short Roll 106

1.163 UCLA Floppy Canada 106

1.164 UNCW - Four Flat Gut 107

1.165 UNCW - Horns Get 108

1.166 UNCW - Ram Double 109

1.167 UNCW - Thru Pin False Motion 109

1.168 USC - "Circle 5 1 Dive" 110

1.169 USC - Circle Reject 111

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1.170 USC - Curl Punch 111

1.171 USC - Hammer STS Exit 112

1.172 USC - Mid 5 2 Rub 112

1.173 USC - UCLA Flex Option 113

1.174 Vanderbilt "Chicago Keep Pitch" 113

1.175 Vanderbilt - PNP Action With SPNR 114

1.176 VCU - BLOB "Buck 5" 115

1.177 Villanova - 1 Slip 115

1.178 Villanova - 3 - M a n Up 116

1.179 Villanova - Lob 2 116

1.180 Villanova - Swirl Go 116

1.181 Virginia - 5 Shake 117

1.182 Virginia Tech - 1 - 4 High Curl Post Iso 118

1.183 Virginia Tech - Reverse DHO 119

1.184 Virginia Tech - Reverse Double Ball Screen 120

1.185 Wake Forest - Fake Cross Lob 121

1.186 West Virginia - 2 High Flex 121

1.187 West Virginia - Corner Rip 121

1.188 West Virginia - Flex Duck-In 122

1.189 West Virginia - Flex Duck-In 122

1.190 West Virginia - Point Rip 123

1.191 West Virginia - Princeton Action 124

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1.192 West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger 125

1.193 West Virginia - SPNP Action 126

1.194 Wichita State - BLOB Back Stagger 126

1.195 Wichita State - BLOB Box STS 127

1.196 Wichita State - BOB - Weak Option 127

1.197 Wichita State - Flip Chase 127

1.198 Wichita State - Horns Rip 128

1.199 Wichita State - Lob 128

1.200 Wichita State - Lob Play 129

1.201 Wichita State - Ray Single 129

1.202 Wichita State - Rip 130

1.203 Wichita State - Slice Duck 130

1.204 Wichita State - UCLA Motion 130

1.205 Wichita State - UCLA Motion Reject 131

1.206 Winthrop - 4 5 Flip 131

1.207 Winthrop - BLOB Elevator 132

1.208 Winthrop - BLOB Flat STS 132

1.209 Winthrop - BLOB Stagger Comeback 133

1.210 Wisconsin - BLOB Baseline Screen 133

1.211 Wisconsin - Box 5 Lob 134

1.212 Wisconsin - Flare Reverse 135

1.213 Wisconsin - High Post Decisions 136

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1.214 Wisconsin - UCLA Triple 137

1.215 Xavier - 3 Fade (Zone) 137

1.216 Xavier - ATO M i x High-Low 138

1.217 Xavier - BLOB Flat 138

1.218 Xavier - Chin Hammer 138

1.219 Xavier - Chin Slip 139

1.220 Xavier - Fake Drag 139

1.221 Xavier - High 4 (Zone) 140

1.222 Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy 141

1.223 Xavier - Staggers 142

1.224 Xavier - Staggers Curl 142

1.225 Xavier - Staggers Double 143

1.226 Xavier - Staggers Punch 143

1.227 Xavier - Staggers Reject 144

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Arizona - Multiple Ball Screen Action Arizona - Multiple Ball Screen Action Arizona - Multiple Ball Screen Action

3 2 3 2 1
4 3

4 4
5 2

1 5 1 5

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 comes o f f the middle ball screen f r o m 5
who pops o u t after screening
4 flashes t o the elbow
1 reverses the ball t o 5 and cuts t o the weak
side corner
2 lifts o u t o f the corner creating space f o r
the cut
3 begins lifting t o the wing f o r the pass and
has the "option" o n the defensive read t o cut
backdoor
If 3 catches the ball, 4 steps o u t t o the TOK
5 will sprint-to-screen and roll t o the
baseline
3 looks t o attack o f f the dribble i n space
*multiple passing options i f the defense
collapses i n the paint o n the drive

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Arizona - Motion Arizona - Motion Arizona - Motion
3
2
2 2
1

3 5 3 5 4

1 5
1 4
4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 and then cuts o f f the FT line
elbow screen f r o m 5 - i f the pass is free,
they will look t o get this quick h i t action
4 dribbles over replacing 1
4 passes t o 5 stepping o u t o f f the screen
1 back screens 3 who cuts hard i n the paint
and 4 screens-the-screener
2 cuts t o the opposite corner
5 passes t o 1 and then down screens f o r 3
running o f f the baseline who receives the
pass f r o m 1
4 sets a "r u b" screen f o r 2 and then pops
back o u t

Arizona - Motion Arizona - Motion

3
2 5
5

2 4
4 3
1
1

Frame 4 Frame 5

4 sprints-to-screen o n the wing and 5 steps 4 sets a ball screen o n 1 who attacks the
u p t o screen f r o m the baseline - 5 clears as basket o r can d r o p - o f f t o the roller/pop
3 rejects the screen and attacks man

The attack is cut o f f and he throws back t o 1

filling behind

3 cuts baseline clearing the wing

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Arizona - Spurs Weak Arizona - Spurs Weak

5 3 5

3 2 4 2

1
4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 enters the ball t o 2 o n the wing and cuts 2 comes o f f the SPNR action with 4 and
t o the weak side passes t o 1 o n the opposite wing

4 the trailing post sprints-to-screen o n the 3 sets the cross screen f o r 5 who comes ball
wing f o r the ball side and receives the post entry pass

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Arizona - Transition PNR Post Action Arizona - Transition PNR Post Action Arizona - Transition PNR Post Action

2 2
4
3 5 5
2
5 3
3 4

4 1
1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 coming o f f a down screen 1 receives an elbow screen f r o m 4 and cuts 5 sprints t o screen f o r 1 who comes o f f the
from 5 into the lane and back o u t again screen, spins back and hits 3 o n the wing

2 cuts t o the strong side corner 3 executes a DHO with 1 and slides t o the 4 relocates t o the weak side block t o allow 5
wing space t o roll o f f the ball screen
4 cuts into the elbow ball side
4 dives t o the post after screening

Arizona - Transition PNR Post Action Arizona - Transition PNR Post Action

2 1
4 5 5

3 3
2
4

Frame 4 Frame 5

1 cuts weak side corner 3 cuts towards 4 and takes a hand-off, spins
back and hits 4 who p o s t - u p
2 lifts t o the wing

5 relocates as 4 flashes t o the FT line

3 passes t o 4

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Arkansas - Through STS

5
3
2

4
1

Frame 1

Baylor - Baseline Double Baylor - Baseline Double Baylor - Baseline Double

4 5 4 5 4 5
3
2 3
3

2 1 2 1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribbles at 3 . 3 runs the baseline o f f o f screens f r o m 5 4 seals his man i n the post.
& 4.
3 slides t o the baseline. 3 passes t o 4 .
2 passes t o 3 .
2 cuts u p t o p receive the pass f r o m 1 .

Baylor - Cross Punch Baylor - Cross Punch

4 2 2
4

3 5 5 3

1
1
Frame 1 Frame 2

3 cuts t o the wing o f f o f the screen f r o m 5 . 2 sets a cross screen f o r 4 .

1 passes t o 3 . 3 passes t o 4 i n the post.

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Baylor - Elbow DHO Baylor - Elbow DHO

2 4 5 2 4
3 3

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

Out o f a 1 - 4 low, 5 cuts u p t o receive a After a handoff back t o 1 , there is a dribble

catch. handoff action f o r the guard i n the strong
corner. 3 dribbles o f f the hand o f f and the
screen o f 5 t o attack the elbow. This
alignment allows 5 and 4 t o play high-low
as another option.

Baylor - Elbow High Low Baylor - Elbow High Low

2 4 5 2
3 4 3

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

Out o f a 1 - 4 low, 5 cuts u p t o receive a After a handoff fake back t o 1 , there is a

catch. high low look t o 4 o n the low post.

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Bucknell - Early Offense Bucknell - Early Offense Bucknell - Early Offense

2 2
5 5 1 5
2
3 1 1

4 3 4 3
4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 dribbles across the TOK and executes a On the throwback pass t o 4 , 1 cuts back On the throwback pass:
DHO with 3 door as 2 lifts o u t o f the corner
5 ducks i n hard i n the paint f o r a possible
pass

3 down screens f o r 2

Bucknell - Early Offense

5
3
1

2
4

Frame 4

1 cuts back door as 4 starts his dribble

attack

3 lifts f o r the k i c k - o u t pass and open 3 p t

shot

5 moves t o seal position f o r a possible

d u m p - o f f pass

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Bucknell - Isolation Action Bucknell - Isolation Action

2
5 5
4 3 3
2

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 makes the entry pass t o 4 stepping o f f the 4 drives the ball t o the rack o f f the cut
elbow
What looks like a simple action is really
On the pass: set-up well and clears space t o set-up the
drive
2 cuts hard back door

Butler - Cross Post Iso Butler - Cross Post Iso

4 2 4
3 3

5
1
5
2

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 uses the ball screen f r o m 5 . 1 passes t o 4 i n the post.

2 sets a cross screen f o r 4 . 5 can cut t o the weakside short corner o r t o

the weakside wing f o r spacing.
5 screens f o r 2 f o r a secondary option.

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Butler - Horns Post Set Butler - Horns Post Set Butler - Horns Post Set

2 3 2
2 4
3
1 1
5 4
4 3
5 5
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 makes the entry pass t o 4 stepping o u t 4 follows his pass into a corner ball screen Movement o f f the Post entry pass
behind the 3 p t line
3 comes o f f the screen and swings the ball
2 cuts baseline t o the ball side block t o 5 who moves the ball t o 1 o n the wing

5 steps o u t as 1 cuts t o the weak side wing As the ball is swung t o the opposite side:

3 lifts o u t o f the corner and receives the 2 sets a back screen f o r 4 who uses the
pass f r o m 4 screen t o cut into the ball side post.

Butler - PNR Rip Lob Butler - PNR Rip Lob

3 2 2
3

5 1 5

4 4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 . 2 sets a back screen f o r 5 .

4 looks t o set a screen f o r 3 then pops back 4 makes a lob pass t o 5 at the rim.
out.

1 dribbles o f f o f 5's screen and passes t o 4 .

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Creighton - Curl Fan Creighton - Curl Fan

2 3 3
2
5
5 4
4
1

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

5 and 4 set a double screen f o r 2 5 flare 4 o u t t o the empty side

2 curl the screen hard t o the r i m 1 dribble at the flare and h i t 4

Creighton - Iverson Slip Creighton - Iverson Slip

2 4 5 3 5
3
1
4

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

2 and 3 exchange above and below 4 and 5 5 / 4 ball screen

4 get open f o r a catch 5 slip

1 / 4 pass and cut t o space 4 / 5 pass

Dayton - Double Pitch Thru Dayton - Double Pitch Thru

5 1 5
2 3 3

GAP SPACE
2

1 4
4

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 Dribble Pitches t o 4 then cuts t o corner as 4 dribble pitches t o 2 clearing double gap
2 lifts space

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Dayton - Thru M i x DHO Dayton - Thru M i x DHO Dayton - Thru M i x DHO

4 2 4 2
3 1

3
5 1 4 5

5
2 1 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 down-screen f o r 4 . 4 exits t o wing f o r a 5 pops o u t f o r a catch. 1 passes t o 5 . 1 cuts 2 fakes cross screen f o r 4 . 5 sets
catch. 1 passes t o 4 . 1 cuts through t o the away after pass. down-screen f o r 2 . 3 & 2 DHO. 2 stops
basket. 5 screens f o r 1 . 1 cuts t o top. 4 behind f o r shot.
passes t o 1 .

Duke - Floppy Through Duke - Floppy Through

5 4 5 1 4

2
3 2

1 3

Frame 1 Frame 2

From a 3 o u t 2 i n formation, 1 passes t o an 1 then uses Floppy action running o f f a

open wing after the V Cut. 1 cuts t o the single o r double screen, and 2 fills the
middle, while the opposite wing L cuts and corner opposite o f 1 . 4 and 5 are post entry
replaces the 1 . The ball is returned t o the pass options, 1 first look is the 3 point shot.
t o p o f the formation.

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Duke - Spread Ball Screen Spacing

2 3
TAG
x2 x2
Hold The Sideline
BACK
x4
ACTION
4
5 x1

Frame 1

Spread Ball Screen Alignment

5 sets ball screen at an angle which force X1

t o g o over the t o p o f the ball screen

5 rolls t o "break the defense"

4 and 2 "hold the sideline." If X4 helps a 2v1

is created against X2

3 watches f o r X3 t o tag the roll man. If they

tag then they r u n back action

Duke - Utah Duke - Utah

3 4 5 2 3 4 2
5

Frame 1 Frame 2

From a 1 - 4 high formation, 1 passes t o a
wing and runs o f f the backscreen t o the
weakside corner
The ballside high post b i g man sets a ball
screen and rolls t o the basket. 2 can feed
the roll, o r pass t o 4 who pops u p and
catches t o create a better passing lane t o 5 .
This pass can be a lob, o r a post u p high low
pass. 3 and 1 exchange positioning t o draw
away the helpside attention.

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ETSU - Horns Baseline Double ETSU - Horns Baseline Double ETSU - Horns Baseline Double

3 2 3 2 2
4 4
5

5 4 1 1
5
3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 uses the ball screen f r o m 4 . 5 sets a pindown screen f o r 3 . 2 runs o f f o f baseline screens f r o m 4 & 5 .

4 dives t o the rim. 1 passes t o 3 . 3 passes t o 2 .

ETSU - Horns Baseline Double

5 4

2
1

Frame 4

If 2 doesn't have a shot, he passes into 5 i n

the post.

3 & 4 exchange.

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ETSU - Iverson PNR Fill ETSU - Iverson PNR Fill

3 3
2

5 4 2 5 4

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

2 cuts o f f o f screens f r o m 4 & 5 as 1 5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 and rolls t o the

dribbles t o the wing. basket.

3 cuts t o the weakside corner. 2 fills behind f o r the shot.

4 screens f o r 3 t o occupy the weakside

defense.

Florida - ATO Florida - ATO Florida - ATO

3
1 3
5 5
2 4
4 4
3 2 2
5

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribbles t o enter the pass t o 2 coming o f f Florida Gators ATO Play Florida Gators ATO Play
an elbow screen f r o m 4 coming f r o m the
weak side wing t o set the screen 2 n d Round vs Virginia 2 n d Round vs Virginia

3 clears t o the weak side 1 (#11 Chiozza) runs o f f the elbow flare
screen set by 5 (#12 Gak) who comes u p the
lane t o set the screen
*If the pass t o the ring is open, the pass is
an option
4 (#1 Robinson) steps o f f the elbow into a
SPNP action and 5 (#12 Gak) comes right
behind setting the second ball screen i n the
middle o f the floor & immediately rolls into
the lane f o r a possible pass
2 (#0 Hill) dribbles across the floor hitting 3
(#24 Barry) i n the corner who quickly reads
the open pass angle t o 4 (#1 Robinson) f o r
the 3 p t shot

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Florida - Drag Push Florida - Drag Push
Pop
5 5 Roll
3 2 2 x5

1
4

3
4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 pushes ball below free throw line 4 trails i n t o the wing ball screen o n the
empty side
If 2 is i n corner he/she pushes through t o
other side

Florida - Flip Rip Florida - Flip Rip

2 2
3 5

4 5
4
3
1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 screens f o r 3 . 5 sets a back screen f o r 3 .

1 passes t o 3 and follows the pass f o r a 1 passes t o 3 at the basket.

handoff.

2 cuts t o the ball side corner.

5 cuts t o the elbow.

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Florida - Pin Pistol Florida - Pin Pistol Florida - Pin Pistol
1 1
2 2 4
2 5 4
4 5
Pistol 5 1
3 3
3

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 4 "platters" the ball and 1 cuts o f f the 4 Now i n spread PnR alignment, 5 breaks the
taking the handoff. 4 gets t o dead corner defense with the roll, 4 is o n back action
5 pins i n f o r 4 should his/her man tag
5 ball screens f o r 1 (pistol)
1 enters t o 4 2 & 3 hold the sideline available f o r drive
and kick + one more
2 & 3 hold the sideline

Florida - Pin Pistol

2 5

4
1

Frame 4

If ball goes t o back action 5 seals (if 4 has

n o shot look t o enter)

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Florida - Transition Offense - Early Florida - Transition Offense - Early Florida - Transition Offense - Early
Push Push Push

5 5 5

4 4 4
1 3 1 3 1 3
Outlet Box 2 2 2

MAIN STREET

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Outlet receiver gets wide t o the sideline After receiving outlet look first t o pitch Crossing Main Street - crossover dribble and
ahead either t o player ahead o n the ball side race the ball across main street with the
Butt t o sideline rail o r the diagonal advance pass. dribble

Facing interior o f the court Pitch Ahead Rule: If you can, you must! If pitch ahead is n o t available, cross Main
Street with the ball.
Ideally receiving the outlet pass higher than
FTLE

Get t o the "outlet box" o n the side o f the

rebound!

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Florida - Transition Offense - Early
Push

4
1 3
2

MAIN STREET

The Dome

Frame 4

Piercing The Dome - get the ball inside the

dome o f the defense

Cross Main Street looking to:

1 . Score and the r i m

2 . collapse the defense and play 2v1

Florida - Wrap Stagger

1
Slip
3
4 x5 5

x2
2

Frame 1

4 wraps tightly around 2 and screens X2

5 arcs wide t o set second screen f o r 2

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Florida Gulf Coast - Zone Set -Stack Florida Gulf Coast - Zone Set -Stack Florida Gulf Coast - Zone Set -Stack
Flat Seal Flat Seal Flat Seal

2 2 2
x3 5 x4 x3 5 x4 x3 x4
x5 4 x5 4 x5
5
3 3 3
x2 x2 x2 4
x1 x1 x1

1 1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 and 5 set a screen f o r 2
2 cut t o the opposite corner
This extended X4 t o guard the shooter
4 sets a step u p flat ballscreen o n X1 1 drives o f f o f the flat ball screen, directly t o
the r i m
5 ducks i n t o seal X5
3 cuts corner, f o r a baseline d r i f t

Florida Gulf Coast - Zone Set -Stack

Flat Seal

2
x4
x3 5
x5
3
x2 4
x1

Frame 4

If X4 helps

I t is an easy pass t o the shooter (2) i n the

corner.

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Gonzaga - BLOB Stagger
2

5
4
3
1

Frame 1

1 cuts t o the basket. 4 & 5 set stagger

screen f o r 3 . 3 cuts t o the ball. 2 passes t o 3
f o r shot.

Gonzaga - Box Low Post Iso Gonzaga - Box Low Post Iso Gonzaga - Box Low Post Iso

2
5 3 5 5
3 3
2 4
4 4
2

1 1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

2 cuts under the Post man o n the low block
into the lane
4 can set a screen o r 3 can use h i m as a
"r u b" action t o get open o n the wing f o r the
pass f r o m 1
2 sets back screen o n x 5 t o allow 5 t o come 5 turns t o face and hits 2 cutting i n the lane
across the lane and receive the post entry o f f the dive cut f r o m 4
pass f r o m 3
2 relocates t o the weak side wing after
screening

4 shapes u p around the FT line area

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Gonzaga - Corner Roll Gonzaga - Corner Roll Gonzaga - Corner Roll

3 2
5 1 1
5
4 4
4 5
2 2

3 3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2 . 1 cuts t o the corner. 2 passes 5 sets a back-screen f o r 2 . 2 clears t o the 5 sets a side ball-screen f o r 1 . 1 dribbles o f f
t o 1. opposite corner. screen. 5 rolls t o the basket. 4 sets flare
screen f o r 2 . 3 flares t o wing. 1 has option
o f passing t o 5 o r 3 .

Gonzaga - Curl Duck-In Gonzaga - Curl Duck-In

3 4 3
2 5

4
5 1

2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

5 / 2 narrow p i n dwon 5 / 3 cross screen

1 / 2 pass As x 5 helps o n 3 , 5 d u c k - i n hard

4 and 1 space the floor 2 / 5 post feed

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Gonzaga - Double Go Gonzaga - Double Go

3
2 2
5 5
4 4
3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

5 and 4 set a double screen f o r 3 1 reverse dribble t o quickly changed sides

1 take a dribble towards the action 2 make a hard cut u p towards the ball prior
t o cutting back door.
3 curl the screens

Gonzaga - Hi / Lo Set Gonzaga - Hi / Lo Set

3
5 2 5 4

4 3
2

1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 makes the "Iverson" cut over the t o p o f f After passing:

the elbow screen f r o m 4
3 cuts baseline t o the wing receiving the
pass f r o m a dribbling 1
1 cuts away t o the weak side wing pushing 2
t o the corner
5 flashes hard t o the FT Line / elbow area
receiving the pass f r o m 3

Off the pass 4 turns t o seal f o r the Hi / Lo

pass

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Gonzaga - Horns Bump Gonzaga - Horns Bump

2 4 3 1

4
3 5 5
2

Frame 1 Frame 2

3 / 1 ball screen 5 / 2 ball screen

3 roll 5 roll

1 / 2 dribble pitch 3 l i f t back t o wing

1 cut t o space

Gonzaga - Horns Chicago Gonzaga - Horns Chicago

3 1
2 2

3
5 4 5 4

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 / 5 high post entry pass 3 / 1 down screen

4 cut o u t t o space floor 5 dribble at 1 f o r DHO

3 l i f t slightly 1 attack with strong hand t o space

1 basket cut down middle o f paint

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Gonzaga - Rip High Gonzaga - Rip High

1
2
4
5 3 3
5
4 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

Gonzaga - Spain High-Low Gonzaga - Spain High-Low

2
2 5 3 4 5

4 3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 / 1 high pick and roll 3 p o p t o receive pass f r o m 1 i f lob is n o t

available
As PNR action occurs 2 and 3 spring by one
another almost as i f t o r u b screen 3 dribble t o wing t o create post feed angle

3 screen x 4 so 4 can sprint t o r i m f o r lob 4 d u c k - i n hard

5 sprint t o FT line t o play high-low game

with 4

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Iona - Chin Iona - Chin

2 3 2 3
5 5

1 4 4

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 / 4 reverse 5 / 4 down screen

1 sprint o f back screen f r o m 5 3 / 4 pass

4 / 3 reverse 5 slip

Iona - Chin High Iona - Chin High

2 4

2 3 1
5 5
3
4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 / 4 reverse

1 sprint o f back screen f r o m 5

4 / 3 reverse

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Iona - Quick High Iona - Quick High

4 4

3 2
2 5 3 5

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 and 3 sprint t o exchange sides o f the 2 / 1 pass

floor.
5 / 1 ball screen immediately o n 1's catch
1 / 2 pass.
5 dive t o create single side b u m p

Iowa State - ATO BLOB 4 Low Stagger

STS
1

2 3 4 5

Frame 1

4 sets initial cross screen f o r 3 who goes

over the top.

5 steps u p and i n t o set second staggered

screen f o r 3 inside the 3 point line.

3 catch and shoot.

5 looks t o set post t o post screen f o r 4 t o

flash t o ball as secondary option.

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Iowa State - ATO BLOB Stagger Single Iowa State - ATO BLOB Stagger Single
STS STS
1 1

2 5 2
4 4 5

3 3

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 and 5 set a double staggered screen f o r 2 5 sets a cross screen f o r 4 .

who uses them and clears t o corner.
4 uses the screen and receives inbounds
f r o m 1 f o r a catch and shoot.

Iowa State - BLOB Diagonal STS Iowa State - BLOB Diagonal STS
1 1

5
4 2
4
2 5

3 3

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 sets a back screen o n 4's man, and 4 curls After setting his screen f o r 2 , 5 sprints t o 3
hard into the paint as the first option. at the t o p o f the key.

5 screens f o r 2 and 2 curls into the corner 3 uses 5 screen t o curl into the opening left
as the second option. by initial screening action f o r a catch and
shoot.

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Jacksonville State - Tandem BS

2 4

5
3
1

Frame 1

Stacked ball screen f r o m the 3 and the 5 . 3

sets the screen, then jumps t o the r i m o n
the opposite side o f the ball. 5 , a
stretch-shooting big, pops t o the t o p o f the
key as 1 comes off, hoping his man helps o n
the drive

Kansas - 5 - u p Muscle Kansas - 5 - u p Muscle

4 2 2
5

3 3
5 4
1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 IF LOB IS NOT THERE

4 back screens 5 4 pops f o r a pass f r o m 1

5 cuts f o r the lob 3 and 2 exchange o n weak side

4 feeds 5 f o r post iso

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Kansas - Fist Mode Kansas - Fist Mode Kansas - Fist Mode

Corner Corner
1
4 5 4 5 4 5

Wing Wing
2 3 2 3

Point 1

Lane lines extended

Rules Fist Mode (1/8) Fist Mode (2/8)

Offense Rules:
1 . Guards should fill any one o f 5 spots o n
the floor, corners, wings, and the point. If
the only guard o n a side, the guard should
be i n the wing position.
On pass f r o m point t o wing:
- 1 cuts t o the opposite corner (rule 2)
- 5 ducks i n as soon as the ball crosses the
lane line extended (rule 7)
3 enters the ball into the post and then 5
passes o u t t o 2 .
Once the ball passes the lane line extended,
4 ducks i n (rule 7).

2 . If the ball is passed f r o m the point o r

middle t o a wing o r post, the point player
must cut t o the opposite corner

3 . Anytime a forward catches the ball, and

passes i t back o u t t o a guard, he chases the
ball into a ball screen.

4 . On any ball screen, the guard should try

t o drive t o the r i m (baseline o r middle).

5 . On any baseline drive o f f a ball screen,

the forward pops o u t f o r pick and pop.

6 . On any middle drive o f f a ball screen, the

forward rolls o f f and sets a down screen f o r
the strong side corner then slips t o the
basket and i f a forward is o n the ball-side
block they must relocate t o the opposite
block

7 . On any middle drive o f f a ball screen o r

ball reversal, the weak-side forward should
duck i n once the ball crosses the lane.

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Kansas - Fist Mode Kansas - Fist Mode Kansas - Fist Mode

1 2
4 5 5 4 5 4

2
2 3 1 3 1 3

Fist Mode (3/8) Fist Mode (4/8) Fist Mode (5/8)

5 follows his pass with a ball screen (rule 3).
2 attempts t o drive t o the r i m o n his drive
(rule 4).
4 clears the ball-side block o n the drive and
relocates t o the opposite side block (rule 6).
2 passes t o 4 , then clears t o the opposite
corner (rule 2).
4 passes o u t t o 3 , then follows his pass with
a ball screen (rule 3).
3 drives baseline and attempts t o attack the
r i m (rule 4).
On the baseline drive, 4 pops (rule 5).

5 sets a p i n down screen f o r 1 , then slips t o

the basket (rule 6).

Kansas - Fist Mode Kansas - Fist Mode Kansas - Fist Mode

2 3 2 4 5
5 5
4 3 3
1 4 1 2
1

Fist Mode (6/8) Fist Mode (7/8) Fist Mode (8/8)

3 passes t o the popping 4 , who then passes
t o 1.
4 follows his pass with a ball screen (rule 3).
5 ducks i n as soon as the pass f r o m 4 t o 1
passes the lane line extended (rule 7).
3 is the only guard o n his side, so he
relocates t o the wing (rule 1).
1 drives and attempts t o attack the r i m (rule The offense can continue indefinitely and
4). each movement by players will follow the 7
rules o f the offense.
5 clears the ball-side block and relocates t o
the weak side block (rule 6).
4 sets a p i n down screen f o r 2 , then slips t o
the basket (rule 6).

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Kansas - Horns Twist Pindown Kansas - Horns Twist Pindown Kansas - Horns Twist Pindown

3 2 3 4 2 3 4 2

4 5 5
5
1 1

1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 uses the ball screen f r o m 4 . 1 dribbles o f f the ball screen f r o m 5 . 5 sets a pindown screen f o r 3 .

4 dives t o the rim. 1 passes t o 3 f o r the shot o r drive.

Kansas - SLOB Iverson Lob Kansas - SLOB Iverson Lob

1 2 2

3 5 3 5
4 4

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

1 makes a zipper cut o f f o f the screen f r o m 4 makes an Iverson cut over screens f r o m 3
3. & 5.

2 cuts t o the corner. 1 follows 4 with the dribble then cuts back
f o r a better passing angle before 4 curls
4 passes t o 1 . around 5 .

1 makes a lob pass t o 4 at the rim.

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Kent State - Ball Screen DHO Crush Kent State - Ball Screen DHO Crush Kent State - Ball Screen DHO Crush
3
3 4
4 5
1 5 Postup 5
2 3
2 4 1
2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 enters the ball t o the wing after the V-Cut
f r o m 2 t o get open.
4 sets a high post r i p screen f o r 1 f o r the
backside lob o r quick pass (not there).
5 seals his man at the midpost f o r an
immediate look t o d u m p down.
4 lifts straight into a ball screen f o r 2 at the
slot, then clears t o the corner as 3 lifts t o
the wing.
2 uses the ball screen and dribbles t o the
opposite wing, where 1 takes a dribble hand
off.
Immediately following the handoff, 5 sprints
into a ball screen f o r 1 .
1 uses the ball screen t o the middle, then
hits right back t o 2 o n the wing.
5 has since rolled t o the r i m and has a post
isolation just o f f the m i d post.

3 sets u p his man then sprints t o the ball 3 and 4 space accordingly and show f o r a
corner kickout f r o m 5 .

Kent State - BLOB 4 Low Stagger Pin

2

3 4 SEAL 1 5

Frame 1

Start with a loop behind back screen f o r 1

from 4.

5 steps i n and screens 1's man and his own.

2 passes i n t o 1 f o r a three, pullup, o r feed

t o 5 posting hard.

4 seals inside f o r an early look before the

pass t o 1 .

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Kentucky - False Motion Iso Kentucky - False Motion Iso Kentucky - False Motion Iso

5 5 4 5 3

3 2 3
4 2
2
1
1 4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 4 and 3 exchange t o opposite corners 1 is isolated, and attacks t o score

4 dribble hand o f f t o 2 2 passes t o 1 If 1 can't score, weakside is loaded with

shooters
2 cuts t o opposite wing
5 is i n the dunk spot

A kick o u t t o 3 , is a driver, who will also be

isolated.

Kentucky - Gut Pin Kentucky - Gut Pin

3 4 3 4
2
5

5
1
1 2 can ISO or
HI LO w/ 5 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

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Kentucky - Iverson Chase Kentucky - Iverson Chase

3 5 4 2 2 5 4 3

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

3 cuts underneath t o the opposite wing 1 cuts t o the opposite corner

5 and 4 screen 2 4 cuts t o the t o p o f the key

2 Iverson Cuts t o the opposite wing 5 sets a wing ball screen and rolls

1 passes t o 2 2 attacks o f f the ball screen

Kentucky - Iverson Empty Slip Kentucky - Iverson Empty Slip

3 5 4 2 2 5 4

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 and 3 cut opposite t o the wing area 4 cut over t o p o f 5 and g o t o set ball screen
for 2
1 / 2 pass and space
5 get t o opposite block

4 slip ball screen t o a p o p

2 / 4 pass t o empty side

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Kentucky - Pistol Hammer Kentucky - Pistol Hammer Kentucky - Pistol Hammer

5 2 2
1 1
5
3
3 5
2
4 3 4
4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 fakes a DHO with 3 o n the wing and If 2 doesn't have a shot, 4 and 5 stagger f o r If 3 doesn't have a shot, 4 / 5 set an elevator
dribbles hard t o the baseline. 3 cutting hard t o the ball. screen f o r 1

5 sets the hammer screen f o r 2 cutting t o

the corner f o r a 3 .

Kentucky - Rip False High Kentucky - Rip False High

2
1
3
3
5 2 5
4

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 / 3 pass 1 pop out

4 / 1 back screen 4 / 1 pass

4 pop out 5 / 1 high ball screen and roll

3 / 4 pass

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Kentucky - Runner Seal Kentucky - Runner Seal Kentucky - Runner Seal

2 5 4
2
5 5 4
4

3 3
2 3
1
1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Kentucky - Side PNR Backdoor Kentucky - Side PNR Backdoor Kentucky - Side PNR Backdoor

2 3
2
5 5
3 3 2
1
5 4
4 1 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

2 cuts t o the weakside corner. 3 cuts backdoor t o the weakside. 4 follows the pass t o set a ball screen f o r 2 .

5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 . 2 cuts t o the wing. 5 cuts t o the t o p o f the key.

1 passes t o 4 . 4 passes t o 2 . 2 dribbles o f f o f the screen and passes t o 5 .

Kentucky - Side PNR Backdoor

3
4

1 2

Frame 4

1 cuts backdoor.

5 passes t o 1 f o r a layup.

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Kentucky - Thru Side Kentucky - Thru Side Kentucky - Thru Side

4
5 5 5

1 1
2
2 2
3
4 3 3
1 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 throws ahead t o 2 . 1 cuts through t o the
right wing. 2 passes t o 4 . 4 reverses t o 3 .
3 passes t o 1 . 5 (Bam Adebayo) sprints t o set a side
ball-screen f o r 1 (De'Aaron Fox). 1 attacks
o f f screen t o the middle. 5 rolls t o the
basket. 1 looks t o lob t o 5 . 5 can slip o r
postup as well.

Louisville - 4 5 Cross Seal Louisville - 4 5 Cross Seal

5 4 5 4
2 2
3
3

Frame 1 Frame 2

Baseline double as 3 and 2 exchange sides 4 sets a cross screen f o r 5 i n the middle o f
the lane, then seals f o r the entry pass f r o m
1 and a layup

Louisville - Box Hi-Lo Louisville - Box Hi-Lo Louisville - Box Hi-Lo

2 3 2
5
1 4
4 2
4 5 5 1
3
3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Box set; 3 comes t o the wing o n a diagonal 5 comes into a ballscreen, then rolls. 4 4 then flashes t o the h i post, and gets the
cut and 1 hits him, then goes ball side floats opposite and picks o f f 2 coming t o entry f r o m 3 . 4 looks h i - l o t o 5
the wing

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Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone) Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone) Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone)

5 x4 1 4
x4 x5 x3 x5 x3 x4 x3
x5
x1
2 x1 x2 3 2 5 3 x1 5
x2 x2
2

1 3
4 4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes the ball t o the trailer (4) 4 cuts towards the ball, then dives t o the 2 cuts over the t o p o f the high post, t o
block opposite wing
4 reverses the ball t o the 2
1 shallow cuts t o the ball side corner 1 lifts t o the wing
5 cuts t o the high post
3 flashes t o the t o p 3 passes t o 1

2 passes t o 3

Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone) Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone) Louisville - Secondary Break (vs Zone)

5
4x4 x3 2 4x4
x3 x4 x3
x5 x5
x1 2 x1 x5 x1 2
5 4 5
1 1 x2
x2 x2
1
3
3 3

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

5 sets an inside ballscreen f o r 1 and rolls On a catch by 4... If X2 sinks t o deny high post...

3 and 2 space away f r o m the ball screen Turn and look f o r 5 o n the roll 4 circle cuts into a ballscreen

4 circle cuts t o the high post Look f o r 2 o n skip pass f o r a 3 1 passes t o 3

1 passes t o 4 3 drives the 2 - o n - 1 advantage (X3)

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Louisville - Stack 5 3 Slip Louisville - Stack 5 3 Slip
1 1
4
3
2 4 2
5 5
3

Frame 1 Frame 2

3 screens f o r 4 . 4 cuts t o the short corner. 5 screens down f o r 3 . 5 slips t o the basket.
1 passes t o 5 .

Louisville - Stack Stagger High-Low Louisville - Stack Stagger High-Low Louisville - Stack Stagger High-Low
3 3
1 1
5 4
4 2 2
5
1 2 5
4
3

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 4 & 3 DHO. 5 sets ball-screen f o r 3 . 3 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 1 . 4 flashes t o
centers the ball. the nail. 5 dives t o the front o f the basket. 3
4 pops o u t t o the wing f o r a catch. 3 passes has option o f passing t o 1 f o r shot o r 4 . 4
to 4 looks high-low t o 5 i f passed.

Louisville - T Swing Seal BLOB Louisville - T Swing Seal BLOB

1 1

4 5 3
4 5
3

Frame 2

Frame 1 Inbounder 1 exits t o the opposite wing as 2

comes o f f a ball screen f r o m 5 . As 4 fakes
3 comes t o the corner f o r the inbound; 2 the down screen f o r 1 , he sits i n the post
fills high f o r the pass looking f o r contact t o seal f o r the entry.
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Marquette - Base Chin Marquette - Base Chin

1
2 3 3
5 4
5
1 2
4

Frame 1 Frame 2

Marquette g o t into a p i n down i n t o an initial On the catch 2 is immediately dribbling into

pass. 1 uses the chin screen and fills the ball a ball screen where he attacks the basket,
side corner. b u t has a dribble handoff t o 3 as an option.

Marquette - Horns Hook Marquette - Horns Hook

3 2 3 2

5 4
1 4 5

Frame 1 Frame 2

Out o f a horns set, 1 uses a high ball screen, 5 then dives t o the basket, as 1 then uses a
and the screener flare screens o f f the other ball screen t o get back into the middle. 2
"horn". fills the wing.

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Marquette - Push Double Drag
DEAD CORNER
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Marquette - Push Double Drag Marquette - Push Double Drag
DEAD CORNER
3 2
2

1
2
3
HIGH WING 3 5
4 1 4
5
4 1
5
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

2 & 3 deflate the defense by getting t o dead

corners

4 is i n alley opposite the ball stops at high

wing (TOC extended)

1 brings the ball u p the alley

Marquette - Push Double Drag

2 5
4

1
3

Frame 4

Maryland - 3 Flash & Replace Maryland - 3 Flash & Replace Maryland - 3 Flash & Replace

3 4 5 3 4 5 4

3 5
2 2
2 1 1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

With 2 guards u p high, there is a dribble Opposite t o the side o f the handoff the ball As the ball is reversed the weak side guard
hand o f f o r pass with a quick flash and is swung and a b i g i n the far corner flashes flashes t o an open space and is replaced by
return t o the low post. t o an open space. the previous flasher.

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Maryland - Flash Fist Maryland - Flash Fist

5 4 5

2 2
3 3 4

1 1

11:35 Frame 2

Out o f a 3 o u t 2 i n set, the ball is swung t o The ball is swung back t o the strong side
one side and the weak side b i g fades t o the where the flash sets a ball screen, the ready
strong corner. The ball is returned t o the t o p shooters rotate t o allow space. The corner
where the ball side b i g flashes middle. b i g replaces the ballhandler's position.

Maryland - Weave Lob Maryland - Weave Lob

4 3
5
5
3
2 2
1 4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 passes t o 3 who dribble handoffs t o 4 . 4 1 then dribble handoffs back t o 3 . 3 throws

dribble handoffs back t o 1 . a lob t o 4 who has pick u p speed and runs
o f f a backscreen f r o m 5 .

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Michigan - 2 High Continuity Michigan - 2 High Continuity Michigan - 2 High Continuity

3 4 1 4 1 3
2 2
5 4
3

1 2 5 5

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 . 1 cuts t o the corner. 5 pops 2 sets a shuffle screen f o r 3 . 3 slice cuts t o 5 pops back f o r a catch f r o m 4 .
t o the t o p f o r a catch f r o m 3 . the right block. 4 looks t o feed 3 (Zak Irvin)
f o r a postup.

Michigan - 2 High Continuity

1
3
2

4 5

Frame 4

5 passes t o 3 . 2 sets back-screen f o r 5 . 5

fakes ball-screen f o r 3 then slips t o the
basket. 3 passes t o 5 .

Michigan - 2 High Runner Michigan - 2 High Runner

3 4 5
2

5 4
3
2 1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 passes t o 2 . 2 & 3 DHO. 3 passes t o 1 . 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 2 .

1 passes t o 2 f o r shot.

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Michigan - 2 High Turnout Michigan - 2 High Turnout Michigan - 2 High Turnout

3 3 2 3
2

5 4 5 4 5 4

1 2 1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 . 2 cuts t o the corner. 1 makes a V - c u t t o get open. 4 passes t o 1 . 4 sets down-screen f o r 2 . 2 cuts u p t o wing.
1 passes t o 2 . 4 dives t o basket.

Michigan - 2 High Turnout

5 4
3
2

Frame 4

4 ducks-in f o r post-up. 5 sets flare screen

f o r 1 . 1 flares t o wing. 3 clears o u t t o the
right side. 2 drives and passes t o 1 .

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Michigan - 3 1 FLOP Iso Michigan - 3 1 FLOP Iso Michigan - 3 1 FLOP Iso

1 1
3 4 3 4 4

5 3
5 5
2

2 1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2 2 passes t o 3 4 and 2 exchange, t o occupy weak side help

5 screens f o r 1 5 sets flare f o r 2 3 sets down screen f o r 1

1 shuffle cuts t o the corner 3 passes t o 5 1 goes t o point o f screen, rejects with a back
cut

5 looks at screening action, then attacks t o

the right.

Michigan - 5 3 FLOP Michigan - 5 3 FLOP Michigan - 5 3 FLOP

4 1 1
3 3 3

x5
5 5 4 4
5

2 1 2 2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 lifts t o get a catch 5 sets a screen f o r 2 5 sets a down screen f o r 3

1 shallow cuts t o the strong side corner
2 shows a shuffle cut, snaps back f o r a catch
4 passes t o 2
3 comes t o the point o f the down screen,
then back cuts
X5 helps o n the back cut, allowing 5 t o step
o u t f o r the shot

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Michigan - ATO 2 High Flex Michigan - ATO 2 High Flex Michigan - ATO 2 High Flex

3 1 1
3 3 2
5

5 4 5 4
4
2 1 2 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 . 1 cuts t o the corner. 2 cuts t o the t o p then cuts t o the basket. 5 4 passes t o 1 . 2 sets flex screen f o r 5 . 1
sets down-screen f o r 3 . passes t o 5 .

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Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT

1
3 4 4 3 4

5 3 5
5

2 1 2 2 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

CREATE A "DOUBLE GAP" CREATE A "DOUBLE GAP" ATTACK FROM HIGH POST

1 passes t o 2 5 goes t o set a ball screen f o r 2 1 passes t o 2

5 sets a screen f o r 1 t o shuffle cut 5 slips the balls screen 5 screens f o r 1

3 lifts o u t o f the corner. 2 drives o f f o f 5's back 1 shuffle cuts t o the corner

4 is shooter, t o prevent help.

Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT Michigan - Driving t o their RIGHT

1 1
3 4 4 3 4

3
5 5 5
2
2
2 1

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

ATTACK FROM HIGH POST ATTACK FROM HIGH POST USE INSIDE ANGLE BALL SCREENS

2 passes t o 3 4 and 2 exchange, t o occupy weak side help 2 shallow cuts t o corner

5 sets flare f o r 2 3 sets down screen f o r 1 * * * This creates a double gap

3 passes t o 5 1 goes t o point o f screen, rejects with a back 3 lifts f r o m the corner, b u t n o t t o the t o p
cut
* * * Maintain spacing
5 looks at screening action, then attacks t o
the right. 5 sets an inside angle ball screen

* * * Louisville is scared o f the switch, so 1

can reject the ball screen, t o attack t o his
right.

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Michigan - Stack Backdoor Michigan - Stack Backdoor

3 4 3

4
5 5
2 2
1
1
Frame 1 Frame 2

Michigan - Strong Shuffle STS Michigan - Strong Shuffle STS Michigan - Strong Shuffle STS

3 4 1 4 1

2 2
3 3
5 5 4
5
1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 lifts t o the wing 3 passes t o 5 2 screens f o r 3

1 passes t o 3 5 reverses the ball t o 4 3 shuffle cuts t o the block

1 cuts t o strong side corner 5 screens the screener (2)

5 screens 2 2 comes t o the t o p f o r a three

2 cuts t o m i d post

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Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion

1 1
5

4 5 3 4 5 3 3
4
SHOT
2 1 2 2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Starts i n 2 - 3 High alignment 3 reverses t o 2 as 5 pins down f o r 4 After 2 reverses he/she cuts t o opposite
corner
1 enters t o the wing and corner cuts, moves 4 has first shot option
t o replace 1 3 cuts t o reverse the offense

1 lifts o u t o f corner

Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion

2 2 2
5 3
5

1 1 5 1
4 4 4
3 3

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

3 dribbles at 1 and reverses 5 backscreens f o r 3 1 enters t o 5 at pinch post then cuts o f f f o r

a possible handoff

Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion Michigan - Two-Guard Basic Motion

2 1
1 4
3
3
5 5
4

Frame 7 Frame 8

2 then sprints over the t o p o f 5 f o r handoff i f n o shot f o r 3 , center the ball and get into
as 4 pins down f o r 3 . 2 reverses f o r shot end o f clock PnR

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Michigan - Wide Pin Flare Michigan - Wide Pin Flare Michigan - Wide Pin Flare

2 2
3 4 3 3

4 5 4
5 5

1 1
1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Michigan - Wide Pin Flare

3 4

5
2

Frame 4

Michigan - Wide Pin Rip Michigan - Wide Pin Rip

3 4 3
1

5 5
4

2 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

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Michigan -Tandem PNR DHO Michigan -Tandem PNR DHO Michigan -Tandem PNR DHO

2 4 2 4 2 4
3

5
3
5
3
1 5

1
1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

5 sets a backscreen f o r 3 . 5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 . 1 dribble handoffs with 2 .

1 dribbles t o the right side t o set u p the ball 3 cuts t o the wing. 5 follows f o r a ball screen with 2 .
screen.
5 rolls t o the basket.

Michigan -Tandem PNR DHO

4
5

1 2
3

Frame 4

If n o shot is available o n the ball screen, 2

passes back t o 1 filling behind.

1 can attack o r look inside t o 5 .

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Michigan State - Horns Pistol Michigan State - Horns Pistol Michigan State - Horns Pistol

2 3 2 3 3

4 4 2
5 1 5 1
5
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 4 dribble hand o f f t o 2 3 and 1 exchange o n the weak side

5 sets a flare screen f o r 1 5 trails behind 4 5 sets a ball screen f o r 2

5 rolls t o the r i m

4 rises, behind the roll

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MIddle Tennessee - Blue Raider Slice MIddle Tennessee - Blue Raider Slice MIddle Tennessee - Blue Raider Slice
3 5 2 5
2 1
2
5
4
3 3
4
4
1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 sets a down screen f o r 2 who cuts over the 1 cuts t o the ball side corner 5 steps o u t o n the corner pass when n o t
t o p (if open and can make the pass) and receiving the Post pass t o back screen f o r 3
opposite - 4 flashes back t o receive the pass 4 dribbles the ball and passes t o 3 who who cuts looking f o r a quick h i t pass
from 1 immediately passes t o 2

3 lifts o u t o f the corner giving space f o r the 5 ducks i n hard and seals i n the post
cut looking f o r the pass

MIddle Tennessee - Blue Raider Slice

5 1

Frame 4

5 turns and sets a ball screen f o r 2 who

comes o f f throwing back t o 5 who has
popped f o r the 3 p t shot

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Middle Tennessee - Circle BLOB Middle Tennessee - Circle BLOB Middle Tennessee - Circle BLOB
1 1
4 3
2
4 5 3
4
2 3
5 1
2 5

Frame 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 1 dribbles the ball t o the opposite slot.

3 cuts t o the ball side corner. 2 back cuts t o the block. 5 sets a cross screen f o r 5 .

4 cuts t o the opposite corner. 1 gets a dribble hand-off f r o m 5 . 3 and 4 l i f t o u t o f the corners.

2 and 5 l i f t u p the lane line. 1 makes the post entry t o 5 .

1 inbounds t o 5 .

Middle Tennessee - Circle BLOB

5
2

4
3
1

Frame 4

IF POST ENTRY IS NOT OPEN...

3 down screens the screener (2)

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Middle Tennessee - Iverson UCLA Middle Tennessee - Iverson UCLA Middle Tennessee - Iverson UCLA
Motion Motion Motion

3 1 5

3 5 4 2 2 5 4 2 3

1 4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 2 . 2 Iverson cuts 1 UCLA cuts o f f o f the high post then exits 4 passes t o 3 . 4 follows then slips t o the
t o the left wing. 1 passes t o 2 . t o the wing. 5 fakes ball-screen f o r 2 then basket. 3 passes t o 4 . 5 clears the paint and
slips t o basket. 4 pops o u t f o r a catch. 2 cuts high.
passes t o 4 .

Middle Tennessee - PNR Misdirection Middle Tennessee - PNR Misdirection Middle Tennessee - PNR Misdirection
Double Double Double

3 3 2 5
5

2 2 4
1 1
5 1
4 4 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 cuts t o the weakside corner. 2 cuts backdoor through the lane. 3 dribbles t o the t o p o f the key.

1 dribbles o f f the ball screen f r o m 5 and 4 dribble handoffs with 3 . 2 cuts o f f o f the staggered screen f r o m 5
makes the pass t o 4 . & 4.
5 cuts t o the ball side block.
3 passes t o 2 f o r the shot.

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MIddle Tennessee - Transition Game MIddle Tennessee - Transition Game MIddle Tennessee - Transition Game

1 1 3
5 5

3 4 5 4
3
4

2 2 2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 o n the wing and cuts t o the 3 reverses the ball t o 2 5 steps u p t o screen 2 and then releases t o
ball side corner the TOK
5 steps o f f the block t o set a back screen f o r
2 comes across the TOK t o replace 1 3 who cuts t o the weak side corner

4 steps o u t t o the weak side wing

MIddle Tennessee - Transition Game MIddle Tennessee - Transition Game

1 3 1
4

4 3
2 2

5 5

Frame 4 Frame 5

2 reverses the ball t o 5 3 attacks o f the SPNR action as 5 rolls t o the

short corner f o r the return pass jumper
4 cuts back door as 3 lifts o u t o f the corner
replacing h i m o n the wing and receives the
pass

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Middle Tennessee - Zone Lob Middle Tennessee - Zone Lob Middle Tennessee - Zone Lob

3
x4 x5 x4 x5 x4
4 5 4 5 4 x5
5
x1

2 x2 x1 2 x2 x1 2 x2
3
x3
3 x3 x3

1
1 1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 . 1 passes t o 2 . 4 flashes middle.

3 passes back t o 1 . 3 cuts t o the ball side block. 3 sets a back screen o n x 5 .

2 passes back t o 1 . 1 passes t o 5 f o r the lob.

Minnesota - Double Drag Minnesota - Double Drag

3 1
2
5

2
3

5 4
4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 comes down o n the break and goes o f f the
DBL Drag screen f r o m 5 & 4 into a DHO with
3 o n the opposite wing
5 dives hard t o the basket after screening &
4 pops back setting u p the next action
3 reverses the ball t o 4 at the TOK
2 cuts hard backdoor as 5 relocates t o the
opposite block
4 attacks the paint o f f the penetration

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NC Central - PNR Post Rip NC Central - PNR Post Rip

2
5
3
3
4 5 4
1
2 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 cuts outside the lane t o the basket. 2 continues the cut t o the corner.

5 follows the cut f o r a ball screen f o r 1 .
3 starts t o cut t o the block.
4 starts t o cut t o the t o p o f the key.
1 dribbles t o the wing o f f o f the ball screen
from 4.
3 sets a back screen f o r 5 .
1 passes t o 5 at the rim.

New Mexico State - EOH BLOB New Mexico State - EOH BLOB

2 2

1 1
3 5
4 5
3

Frame 1 Frame 2

The shooter is i n the lane and sets a back 5 then sets a ball screen where 3 can get a
screen o n 4 is a first option f o r an under the shot, attack the lane o r penetrate and pass
basket finish. 3 then then cuts t o the n o t so t o 1 who using 4's screen.
deep corner o f f 5's screen f o r the catch.

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North Carolina - BLOB Elevator STS North Carolina - BLOB Elevator STS North Carolina - BLOB Elevator STS
1 1 1

3 2
4 3 4 2 5
3
5
5
4
2

Frame 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 5 cuts t o the t o p t o receive the pass f r o m 4 .

3 sets a backscreen f o r 2 cutting t o the 4 cuts u p top. 1 cuts t o the wing t o receive the pass f r o m
basket. 5.
1 can pass t o 3 , who passes t o 4 .
3 cuts through the elevator screen f r o m 4
& 5. 1 can also pass directly t o 4 .

North Carolina - BLOB Elevator STS

3 2

4 1
5

Frame 4

2 screens f o r 4 cutting t o the basket.

5 sets a down screen f o r 2 .

1 looks f o r 4 at the basket o r 2 u p top.

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North Carolina - Box Stagger North Carolina - Box Stagger

3 2 3 4

4 2
5 5 1

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

1 dribbles t o the right wing 2 and 5 set a double stagger f o r 3

2 diagonal screens f o r 4 3 comes t o the t o p f o r a shot

North Carolina - Push Pass Slip North Carolina - Push Pass Slip

5 3 5 3

1
2 2

4
4
1Frame 1 Frame 2

1 throws ahead t o 2 o n the break and cuts
t o the open side
4 trails and receives the pass f r o m 2
4 swings the ball t o a cutting 1 o n the wing
4 follows his pass with a sprint-to-screen
action, b u t slips hard t o the basket and
receives a pass f r o m 1
5 cuts behind at the FT line f o r a possible
elbow pass which could lead t o a "Hi / Lo"

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North Carolina - Secondary Cross North Carolina - Secondary Cross

5 3 5 3
2 2
4

4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 reverses the ball t o the trailing post 4 who 3 sets a cross screen f o r 5 as 2 comes o f f
swings the ball t o the wing f o r 2 the SPNR action with 4 looking f o r the post
o f f the cross screen o r can take i t himself
4 follows his pass with a ball screen

3 moves toward the lane setting u p the next

action

North Carolina - Trailer Flare

5 2
3

1
Frame 1

1 comes o f f the ball screen, 3 then flares the

screener t o the wing

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North Dakota - Transition PNR North Dakota - Transition PNR

3 1 3

4
2
5 5
2

1
4
Frame 1 Frame 2

1 passes ahead t o 2 o n the wing and runs by 1 attacks o f f the short corner screen and
receiving the hand-off drops the ball o f f f o r 4 f o r the lay-up

1 attacks the basket o f f the hand-off as 4

sprints t o screen

North Dakota - Weave North Dakota - Weave North Dakota - Weave

2 5 2 5 5
3
1 1
4
3
3 2

1
4 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 executes a DHO o n the wing with 3 and
cuts t o the corner
4 cuts t o replace and receives the pass
4 makes the pass t o 3 who cuts t o the t o p 2 looks t o drive the ball i n the open lane
lane line extended and cuts t o the ball side
block
3 passes t o 2 who lifts o u t o f the corner t o
the wing f o r the pass

3 cuts t o replace 2 i n the corner

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North Dakota - Zipper Wing Invert North Dakota - Zipper Wing Invert

3 3
2 5

5
4 4 1

1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 dribbles t o the wing 2 shallow cuts t o the weakside corner

5 sets a screen f o r 2 4 and 3 rotate towards the ball

2 zipper cuts t o the t o p 5 passes o u t t o 1

1 gives post entry t o 5 5 sprints t o an invert wing pick and roll

Northwestern - 2 1 Keep Double Northwestern - 2 1 Keep Double Northwestern - 2 1 Keep Double

3 1 3 3
1
2
2
2 4
5 5 5
1 4
4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 throws ahead t o 2 . 1 follows his pass and 4 & 5 set a double drag screen f o r 2 . 2 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 1 (Comeback
cuts o f f o f 2 f o r fake handoff. attacks o f f screen. action). 2 reverse pivots and passes t o 1 f o r
shot.

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Northwestern - BLOB Stack Stagger Northwestern - BLOB Stack Stagger
1 1

5 5
4 4
3 2 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

3 cuts t o the basket. 1 looks t o h i t 2 f o r a 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 2 . 2 curls t o the
lay-up. basket. 5 screens i n f o r 4 . 4 cuts t o the
wing. 1 has option o f passing t o 2 o r 4 .

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Northwestern - Chest Northwestern - Chest Northwestern - Chest

2 2 2
5 1
4
4 1
5 5
4

3 3
1 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 executes a DHO with 4 o n the wing
5 lifts t o the elbow setting u p the next
action
4 dribbles across the TOK and makes a "flip"
pass t o 3 who cuts across t o the opposite
side o n the weave action
4 cuts o f f the elbow setting u p the next
action
3 executes a DHO with 1 who centers the
ball o n the dribble
2 moves like he will take the DBL Stagger
f r o m 4 & 5 , b u t instead cuts hard baseline
o f f the r u b screen f r o m 3

4 turns and comes o f f the single screen

f r o m 5 o u t t o the wing f o r a possible 3 p t
shot

Northwestern - Chest

3
5

2 4

Frame 4

4 having n o shot hits 5 i n the Post-up

The ball is thrown o u t o f the post t o 1 who

passes t o 2 o n the wing who drives the ball
at the basket

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Northwestern - Chest 2 Northwestern - Chest 2 Northwestern - Chest 2

3
5 3
2
2 2
1 4
5
5
4 1
3
1
4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 & 2 dribble-flip. 2 dribbles at 4 f o r a pitch. 4 & 1 dribble-flip. 2 & 5 set stagger screen 4 sets flare screen f o r 1 . 1 flares t o wing. 3
f o r 3 . 3 cuts u p t o wing. 1 passes t o 3 . passes t o 1 f o r shot.

Northwestern - Early Offense Northwestern - Early Offense Northwestern - Early Offense

1
4
5 3
2 1

2 5 3
4 5
4
2
1 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 executes a DHO with 2 o n the wing and
then cuts into the paint as 5 lifts t o the
elbow
On the weak side, 3 sets a down screen f o r 4
2 passes t o 4
3 sets a low block screen f o r 1 who comes
o f f f o r the pass
3 flashes high t o the elbow
On the pass t o 4 , 5 steps u p t o set a flare
screen f o r a possible pass t o 2 o n the weak
side
3 steps u p t o set a UCLA screen f o r 4 who
cuts i n and immediately pops back o u t
reading his defender
1 passes t o 4 f o r the 3 p t shot
On the weak side once the pass is made t o
4 , 5 sets a wide p i n down f o r 2 who comes
o f f f o r a possible swing pass and shot

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Northwestern - False Motion - "5 Rub" Northwestern - False Motion - "5 Rub" Northwestern - False Motion - "5 Rub"

2 3 3 3
5 5 1 5

2 1

1 2
4 4 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribble hand o f f t o 2 . 2 dribble hand o f f t o 4 2 cuts t o the opposite wing

1 cuts towards corner 4 dribble hand o f f t o 1

5 cuts t o high post

Northwestern - False Motion - "5 Rub"

4
5
1 2

Frame 4

5 sets a race o u t ball screen and rolls t o the

block.

4 "bounces o f f the baseline" t o l i f t behind

the roll.

1 passes t o 5 inside.

* * * If 5 is n o t open, swing t o 4 , f o r a shot o r

post feed.

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Northwestern - Flip Hammer

2 3
4
5

Frame 1

1 throws ahead t o 3 (Vic Law). 1 follows his

pass and receives handoff f r o m 3 . 4 loops t o
the opposite wing. 4 sets back-screen f o r 2 .
2 flares t o the corner. 1 drives and passes t o
2.

Northwestern - Horns Twist R&R Northwestern - Horns Twist R&R

2 3 2 3
5

4 5 4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

Horns alignment, 1 uses ball screen f r o m 5 4 sprints over t o set second ball screen f o r 1
and drags t o wing
4 rolls, 5 replaces
5 rolls

Notre Dame - 6 5 Action

x4 x3
4 3
x5
x2
2 5
x1

Frame 1

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Notre Dame - ATO Shuffle Backdoor Notre Dame - ATO Shuffle Backdoor Notre Dame - ATO Shuffle Backdoor

3 3 3
5 5 4

4 4
1 1 5
2
2 2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 pops o u t f o r a catch. 1 passes t o 4 . 1 & 2 5 sets a shuffle screen f o r 4 . 4 slice cuts t o 3 & 5 interchange o n the weakside. 5 cuts
interchange. 4 passes t o 2 . the left block. 2 passes t o 1 . 1 passes t o 4 . backdoor. 4 passes t o 5 .

Notre Dame - Box Double Notre Dame - Box Double Notre Dame - Box Double

3
3 3
2
2 1
5 4 2 5 4 5
4

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

2 diagonal cuts t o the opposite wing. 1 shallow cuts t o the opposite wing. As 2 comes o f f the ball screen, 1 and 3
exchange.
3 cuts t o the opposite corner. 5 and 4 set a double ball screen f o r 2 .

Notre Dame - Box Double

5
4 3
2

Frame 4

After 2 comes o f f the ball screen...

5 rolls t o the rim.

4 creates space by popping f o r the 3 .

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Oklahoma State - BLOB Box DHO Oklahoma State - BLOB Box DHO Oklahoma State - BLOB Box DHO
Stagger Stagger Stagger
1 1
2 2
5 3 5 3
4 3 4
4
5 2
1

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 5 sets down-screen f o r 1 . 4 & 1 DHO. 4 & 5 set baseline stagger f o r 3 . 3 cuts t o
wing. 1 passes t o 3 f o r shot.
5 cuts t o the corner. 4 cuts high t o the
elbow. 1 passes t o 4 .

Oklahoma State - BLOB Flare Get Oklahoma State - BLOB Flare Get Oklahoma State - BLOB Flare Get
3 3
5 2 3
4 4
2 1
5
4
5
2 1 1

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 4 sets flare screen f o r 2 . 2 flares t o the 4 follows and sets a ball-screen f o r 1 . 5 rolls
corner. 1 passes t o 2 . t o the basket. 1 has option o f passing t o 2
2 (Phil Forte) cuts high. 3 passes t o 2 . o r 3 i n the corners.

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Oklahoma State - Double Drag Rip Lob

3
5 4

Frame 1

1 uses the ball screens f r o m 4 and 5 .

5 curls t o set a backscreen f o r 4 .

4 cuts t o the basket t o receive the lob f r o m

1.

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Oklahoma State - High Post Offense Oklahoma State - High Post Offense Oklahoma State - High Post Offense
( 2 - 3 High) ( 2 - 3 High) ( 2 - 3 High)

2 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3

4 1 1 4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

The four perimeter spots are interchangable!
Teach players actions f r o m all four spots.
1 can dribble at 4 (shown) o r pass t o
ballside wing t o start the offense.
The offense can also start with a 1 t o 4 t o 2
ball reversal.
In the dribble-at scenario, 4 checkmarks t o
the opposite high elbow replacing 1
1 passes t o ballside wing (2) 5 then screens away at the elbow f o r 3
4 can g o over o r under 5 f o r the first cut 3 reads this and goes under o r over (shown)
the screen. (second cut)
RULE: when the pass is made f r o m the high
elbow t o wing the play i n the opposite high After screening 5 looks t o dive t o the r i m
elbow makes the first cut o f f the post.
4 puts head under rim, waits i n post f o r a
second the vacates t o short corner then
dead corner

Oklahoma State - High Post Offense Oklahoma State - High Post Offense Oklahoma State - High Post Offense
( 2 - 3 High) ( 2 - 3 High) ( 2 - 3 High)

4 4
5 3 5
3 3 1
2 2 5

1 1 4 2

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

If the pass is n o t made t o the first cut o r the On 5's catch 1 cuts o f f 5 f o r the handoff If 1 cannot score a layup o n the handoff,
second cut, 3 posts and 5 lifts t o the pinch he/she drags their man with the dribble t o
post (elbow). 5 follows closely the corner looking f o r 5 o n the post up.

2 skips t o 5 Other players begin t o fill the original four From there the offense can reset:
spots
1 starts ball reversal with a pass t o 2 t o 4 t o
3

5 fills the nail

2 would then be first cutter

5 would then screen away f o r 1 the second

cutter

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Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago

1 1

2 5 3 2 5 3 5 3
2

1 4 4 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

2 - 3 high alignment with wing entry t o 2
(desired shooter)
1 cuts t o strongside corner after wing entry,
5 slides t o pinch post
2 enters t o 5 at pinch post 2 cuts hard o f f 5 (possible handoff)
4 cuts o f f 5 (false motion) into downscreen
for 1

Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago Oklahoma State - Scissor Chicago

1
4 5 4
4 2 2
5 2
5 3 3 3
1

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

5 DHOs with 1 as he/she comes o f f down 1 dribble centers as 4 & 5 baseline stagger 1 throws back t o 2 (misdirection)
screen f r o m 4 for 2

2 hides o u t o n backside block

Oregon Ducks - ATO Spread Flare

3 4

2
1

Frame 1

1 passes t o 5 . 4 sets flare screen f o r 2 . 5

passes t o 2 f o r shot.

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Oregon Ducks - Second Cutter ISO Oregon Ducks - Second Cutter ISO

2 5 5
3 2 3

4 1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 passes t o 3 . 5 sets back-screen f o r 4 . 5 screens i n f o r 2 . Instead o f cutting t o the

basket, 2 pops o u t top. 3 passes t o 2 f o r an
isolation.

Princeton - Late Game 3-Point Set Princeton - Late Game 3-Point Set

1
3 1 3

2 5 5
4 2 4

Frame 1 Frame 2

Box Formation On the catch, 5 re-screens f o r 2 .

3 sets a back screen f o r 1 1 passes t o 2 f o r the 3 - p o i n t shot.

5 sets a cross screen f o r 2

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Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor
Set Set Set

2 4 2 4 4
5
2
5
3 3 5
1 3
1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

5 sprints o u t showing a high angle 5 dribbles at 4 , who back cuts. On the ball reversal, 5 cuts t o the block.
ballscreen, b u t slips t o flare o f f a screen
f r o m the 3 . If 4 is n o t there, the 5 reverses the ball.

Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor Princeton - Multiple Option Backdoor
Set Set Set

4
4 5 3 4 3
5
2
5
2 1 2 1
1 3

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

2 dribbles up. 1 and 3 space away, t o
balance the 4 - o u t formation.
2 reversal the ball t o 1 .
5 flashes into the high post, t o receive the
pass f r o m 1 .
On the high post catch, 1 sets a down
screen f o r 3 .
4 sets a flare screen f o r 2 , which eliminates
the weak side help. 3 rejects the down
screen, and back cuts.

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Princeton - Strong Entry Princeton - Strong Entry Princeton - Strong Entry

4 4 1 4 1

2
2 3 2 3 5
3
5
5

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 hits the wing, and cuts t o the strong side 5 sets a shuffle screen f o r 2 . After the screen, 5 snaps back t o receive the
corner. pass.

Princeton - Strong Entry Princeton - Strong Entry Princeton - Strong Entry

4 1 1 1
3 3

2
4 2 4
3 5
5 5
2

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

On the ball reversal t o 4 , the 2 sets a shuffle 5 sets a screen, f o r the shuffle screener (2). On the catch, 5 sets an angle ball screen. 3
screen f o r 3 . spaces t o the weak side corner.

Providence - Zone Lob Providence - Zone Lob Providence - Zone Lob

5 4
x3 x5 x4 x5
x3
4 x4 3 x3 x5 x4

5 2
4 5
x1 x2 2 3
x1 x2 2 x1 x2
3

1 1
1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribbles t o the right side and passes t o 2 . 2 passes back t o 1 . 4 curls below the basket t o screen x 5 .

4 & 5 exchange. 3 slides t o the corner. 5 screens x 4 .

2 cuts baseline t o screen x 3 .

1 dribbles t o the wing and makes the lob

pass t o 3 cutting t o the rim.
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Purdue - BLOB Handoff Slip Purdue - BLOB Handoff Slip
3 3
5 4 5 x5 1
1 x1
4

x2 x4 x3
2
2

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 fakes the downscreen f o r 1 , 1 fakes using
i t and goes o f f cross screen f r o m 4 t o the
ball side corner.
2 fades t o the t o p o f the key.
3 comes o f f 1's cross back screen f o r a
handoff f r o m 4 and turns the corner hard.
4 looks t o p i n 1's defender f o r a pitch back
t o 1.

4 pops t o receive the ball at the m i d post 3 pitches t o 2 , who hits a slipping 4 t o the
extended inside the 3 point line i f 1 is n o t basket after x 1 fights over the screen.
open i n the corner.

Purdue - Box Punch Purdue - Box Punch

5 3 5

3
2 4 4
2

1
1
Frame 1 Frame 2

4 screens f o r 2 . 3 passes t o 5 i n the post.

5 screens f o r 3 . 4 dives t o the r i m opposite 5 .

1 passes t o 3 o n the wing. 1 and 2 slide f o r spacing.

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Purdue - Circle Snap STS Purdue - Circle Snap STS Purdue - Circle Snap STS

3 3
2 3 4
5 5
4

2 1
2
5
1
4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 sets a down screen f o r 2 3 cuts along the baseline, t o the corner 2 "screens the screener" f o r 5

1 dribbles towards the screen, passes t o 2 4 cuts t o the opposite block 3 passes t o 5 f o r the three

5 sets a flare screen f o r 1

2 passes t o 3

Purdue - DHO 4 5 Baseline Double Purdue - DHO 4 5 Baseline Double

Stagger Stagger

5 5
4 4
1
2
3
2
3

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

1 enters the ball o n a sprint dribble handoff A t the same time as the dribble pitch t o 3 , 1
t o 2 , who immediately dribbles across the v-cuts and sprints t o receive the ball o n a
t o p f o r a dribble pitch t o 3 . reversal f r o m 3 .

2 sprints the baseline o f f a double staggered

screen f r o m 4 and 5 t o catch and shoot o n
the pass f r o m 1 i n the corner.

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Purdue - DHO Clear Backdoor Purdue - DHO Clear Backdoor

4 5
2 4
3 3
2
1

5
1
Frame 1 Frame 2

1 dribbles at 2 f o r a quick dribble handoff. 2 takes the handoff and busts hard toward
the opposite wing.
4 sprints t o the block after inbounding o n
the side (trailer) 5 clears o u t t o the weak side corner.

3 sets u p his man and hits the back cut f o r a

bounce pass and a layup.

Purdue - DHO Cross Hi-Lo Purdue - DHO Cross Hi-Lo

5
2
1 4
4 3 3

2 5

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

1 enters t o the wing with a dribble hand o f f 4 seals his defender o n his back and works
t o two, who is rising f r o m the n o t so deep into the middle o f the lane f o r the high low
corner t o receive. pass f r o m 5 o n a post iso.

5 (Swanigan) sets a cross screen f o r 4 , who 2 sets pindown f o r 1 .

immediately posts o n the opposite side o f
the lane. 3 rises as a relief o n the ball side high wing.

5 pops t o the slot f o r the pass f r o m 2

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Purdue - Iverson Hi/Lo Purdue - Iverson Hi/Lo

SEAL
5 5

4 2 3 3 4 2

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

3 Iverson cuts o f f screen f r o m 2 & 4 1 dribbles towards the wing

5 relocates opposite the Iverson cut. 4 extends f o r a catch f r o m 1

2 pops o u t t o the wing 5 ducks i n t o seal

4 makes the high/low pass t o 5

Purdue - Weave Horns Rip Purdue - Weave Horns Rip

3 2 1
4 5

4 5

2
3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 sprint dribbles at the 2 f o r a quick dribble
handoff, and then clears t o the ball side
corner.
On the handoff, 4 and 5 l i f t into their
respective high posts.
Now i n a horns set, 3 feeds 4 at the high
post.
5 sets a back screen f o r 3 , who sprints t o
the r i m f o r a pass f r o m 4 f o r a layup.

On the handoff, 3 rises t o the high wing t o

receive a dribble handoff f r o m 2 coming
across the court.

2 clears t o the ball side corner.

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Rhode Island - Horns Empty Rhode Island - Horns Empty

1
2
5

4 3 4 3
5
2

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 / 4 entry pass 5 get opposite ball

1 cut t o opposite corner 4 pass t o 2 and chase with ball screen

5 / 2 p i n down 4 p o p t o empty side and operate

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Rhode Island - Horns Weave Rhode Island - Horns Weave Rhode Island - Horns Weave

2 3 2 1 2 1

3
4 3
5 5
4
4 5
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 4 reverses the ball t o 5 4 down screens f o r 3

1 shallow cuts t o the corner 5 dribble hand o f f t o 3

3 lifts t o the wing

Rhode Island - Horns Weave Rhode Island - Horns Weave

2 1 1

3
4 4
2 5
3 5

Frame 4 Frame 5

3 dribble hand o f f t o 2 5 sets ball screen f o r 2

5 trails 3 5 rolls, while 3 rises t o the wing

4 dives t o the block, while 1 rises t o the

wing

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Saint Mary's - ATO BLOB Elevator Saint Mary's - ATO BLOB Elevator Saint Mary's - ATO BLOB Elevator
1 1

3 5 2 2
5 5
2
4 4
3
4
3
1

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 1 zippers cuts t o top. 3 passes t o 1 . 3 Iverson cuts t o opposite wing. 4 & 5 set
elevator screen f o r 2 . 1 passes t o 2 f o r shot.
4 screens i n f o r 3 . 3 cuts t o the corner. 1
passes t o 3 .

Saint Mary's - Elbow Flex Step Up Saint Mary's - Elbow Flex Step Up Saint Mary's - Elbow Flex Step Up

3 2 3 2 3
1
4
2
4 5 4
5 1 5

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

5 pops o u t t o receive the pass f r o m 1 . 4 sets a down screen f o r 1 . 4 sets a step u p PNR.

1 cuts the block t o set a flex screen f o r 3 . 5 passes t o 1 . 1 uses the screen and passes t o 4 rolling t o
the rim.
3 cuts t o the corner.

2 slides t o the wing f o r spacing.

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Saint Mary's - Gaels Horns Set Saint Mary's - Gaels Horns Set Saint Mary's - Gaels Horns Set

3
3 3
1
2 2
4 5 1

4 5 4
5
1
2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 executes a DHO o n the wing with 2 who
dribbles o u t t o the center o f the floor
4 & 5 flash high
2 passes t o 4 and cuts around h i m t o set a
down screen f o r 3 who fakes t o the wing and
cuts back door t o the weak side corner
2 pops hard back t o the wing after screening
and receives the pass f r o m 4
4 steps t o the wing and sets a ball screen f o r
2 who comes o f f looking t o h i t h i m o n the
roll f o r either a drive o r p u l l - u p shots

Saint Mary's - Horns Wing PNR Saint Mary's - Horns Wing PNR

3 2 3

4 2
5 4 1
5

Frame 1 Frame 2

Starts i n a horns set with high post entry t o 5 immediately sets a wing ball screen f o r 1 ,
5. who drives middle and dishes t o 5 o n the
roll f o r the layup.
4 drops t o the m i d - p o s t opposite.

1 cuts o f f the high post t o down screen f o r 3

i n the corner.

3 fakes using the screen and clears t o

opposite corner as 2 lifts t o the wing. 1 pops
o f f the screen t o the ball-side wing.

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Saint Mary's - Iverson Low STS Saint Mary's - Iverson Low STS Saint Mary's - Iverson Low STS

2 3
3 5 3
2
2
4 5 4 5
1
4

1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 cuts o f f o f screens f r o m 5 & 4 . 4 sets a ball screen f o r 1 . 4 sets a down screen f o r 2 .

2 cuts t o the paint. 2 & 3 screen f o r 5 . 1 passes t o 2 f o r the shot.

1 dribbles t o the wing t o look f o r 5 i n the 3 cuts t o the corner f o r spacing.

post.

Saint Mary's - Rip PNR Saint Mary's - Rip PNR Saint Mary's - Rip PNR

4
2
5 2
3 5 3 5 3
2

1 4
4

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 enters the ball t o 2 rising t o the wing.
1 cuts through the elbow t o set a r i p screen
f o r 4 , who is walking his man over.
4 looks f o r pass immediately, then goes t o
short corner area and continues asking f o r
the ball.
5 comes o f f the elbow t o set a middle ball 1 h i t 4 over the top, who immediately h i t 5
screen f o r 1 . (Landale) under the r i m f o r a dunk.
VCU hedged the screen, so 1 back dribbled
and 4 lifted t o replace 5 , who sprinted hard
t o the rim.

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Saint Mary's - SLOB Horns Rub Saint Mary's - SLOB Horns Rub

3
2
5
4 2 5 4

1 1
Frame 1 Frame 2

3 takes the ball o u t o f bounds above the 5 posts hard at the elbow and demands the
hash mark. (3 is best shooter - Hermanson) ball.

3 inbounds t o 1 as 4 is at high post, 2 drops 5 steps t o the high wing t o catch the entry
t o weak side corner. from 1.

3 sprints inbounds t o ball-side corner and 5 As 5 catches, 1 sprints around and 5 uses
lifts t o ball-side high post. his backside t o screen 1's defender.

5 passes t o 1 f o r a layup.

Saint Mary's - Wedge Split Reject Saint Mary's - Wedge Split Reject Saint Mary's - Wedge Split Reject

3 2 3 3
5

5 4 5 4 1 1
2 2
4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribbles t o the wing. 4 sets a cross screen f o r 5 . 1 sets a split screen f o r 5 .

2 cuts through the high post t o the opposite 5 cuts into the post t o receive the pass f r o m 4 rejects the screen and cuts t o the basket.
side. 1.
1 pops o u t t o the wing f o r a secondary
option.

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Seton Hall - Wide Pin BS Cross Seton Hall - Wide Pin BS Cross Seton Hall - Wide Pin BS Cross

3 4 3 4 3
2 1
5 5
5
2 2
4

1 1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

5 sets wide p i n f o r 2 . 4 back screens f o r 1 . 4 ball screens f o r 2 .

1 passes t o 2 . 1 cross screens f o r 5 .

2 gets the ball t o 5 f o r the post-up.

South Carolina - 2 Up South Carolina - 2 Up

3 4 3
5 5

1 2 1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 guards are u p high, with great shooter and
stretch 4 i n corners. The low post player
occupies strong side blocks. Either corner
shooter can flash u p the sideline f o r a catch,
South Carolina used the stretch 4 .
On the wing catch, the guards u p high
provide the opposite corner shooter with a
stagger screen.

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South Carolina - BLOB Flat Backdoor South Carolina - BLOB Flat Backdoor South Carolina - BLOB Flat Backdoor
1 1 3
2 5
2 3 4 5 2 3 5
4

4
1

Frame 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 3 . 1 passes t o 3

f o r shot.
4 cuts high t o the elbow. 1 passes t o 4 . 3 5 screens i n f o r 1 . 4 & 1 dribble handoff.
fakes t o elbow then cuts backdoor. 4 passes
t o 3.

South Carolina - BLOB Flat Flare Get South Carolina - BLOB Flat Flare Get South Carolina - BLOB Flat Flare Get
1 1
1

2 3 4 5 2
5 5
2 4
3 3
4

Frame 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 5 sets ball-screen f o r 3 . 3 attacks o f f screen

t o basket. 5 rolls t o the basket.
4 cuts t o the elbow. 1 passes t o 4 . 4 passes 5 sets flare screen f o r 4 . 3 looks t o pass t o 4
t o 3. f o r shot.

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South Carolina - Iverson Decoy South Carolina - Iverson Decoy South Carolina - Iverson Decoy

1
2 4

3 5 4 2 5 4 2
3 3
5

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 shows and Iverson cut, then flares back t o
is location f o r the catch.
On the catch, 1 fills the opposite corner, 5 reverses the ball, 3 shift t o the corner.
while the ball side b i g screens f o r the
opposite b i g t o slice t o the ball side block.
The screener then fills the t o p f o r a 3 point
shot option.

South Carolina - Iverson Decoy

1
3 4

2
5

Frame 4

5 sets a p i n down f o r 3 t o attack the elbow

o r 3 point line catch.

South Carolina - Iverson Slice South Carolina - Iverson Slice

3 5 4 2 5 4 3
2

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

Either wing runs an Iverson cut across the
bigs posted high. The point guard can pass
t o the AI cutter o r the guard who has ran
under and replaced.
On the catch, 1 fills the opposite corner,
while the ball side b i g screens f o r the
opposite b i g t o slice t o the ball side block.
The screener then fills the t o p f o r a 3 point
shot option.
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South Carolina - Iverson Swing Pin South Carolina - Iverson Swing Pin South Carolina - Iverson Swing Pin

1 5

2 5 4 3 2 2
3 5 4 3

4
1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

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South Carolina - Nail Play South Carolina - Nail Play South Carolina - Nail Play
2 1 1
2
4

3 2
5 3 4 3 5 4

5
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 who comes o f f the nail looking 5 cross screens f o r 4 who cuts hard into the 5 dribbles t o the wing as 2 cuts back door
f o r a quick shot i f open ball side post. as 1 lifts o u t o f the corner f o r the pass

1 cuts t o the corner o n the weak side 3 reverses the ball t o 5 who then swings the 4 flashes t o the ball side post
ball t o 2 o n the wing
2 steps t o the block

South Carolina - Nail Play South Carolina - Nail Play

2 2 5
4 4

3 3
1

5 1

Frame 4 Frame 5

5 follows his pass with the sprint-to-screen
action, rolling o f f the SPNR with 1
4 relocates t o the weak side block as 2 steps
o u t t o the corner
4 sprints-to-screen f o r 1 who attacks the
screen, changes direction and goes down
the lane t o the basket
5 relocates t o the opposite block opening
the space f o r 1 t o drive as 4 short rolls at
the FT line

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South Carolina - Ram Slip Roll South Carolina - Ram Slip Roll

4 2 4 5
3
2
5

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

South Carolina - Zone Flare South Carolina - Zone Flare

4 5 5
x5 x4 x5 x4
x3 x3

x1 x2 1 x1
4 x2

3 2 2

1 3

Frame 1 Frame 2

South Carolina - Zone Lob South Carolina - Zone Lob South Carolina - Zone Lob

5 4
x5 x4 x5 x4 x5 x4
4
x3 x3 x3

x1 4 x2 x1 5 x2 x1 5 x2

3 2 3 2 3 1
1 2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

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South Dakota State - Ram Pin

2 5

Frame 1

Troy - Chin Go Troy - Chin Go

4 1

3 2 2
5
5
3
4 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

From a Chin formation, 4 , screens away f o r 5 then extends t o catch the pass, and
3 and fills the weakside corner. On 3's catch, attempts t o beat his man t o the basket.
1 runs a chin action t o the ball side low
post.

Troy - Floppy Punch Troy - Floppy Punch

3 2 3
5 4 5 4

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

From a floppy formation, the guard under The other wing players runs o f screens o n
the basket runs o f f the double screen. the same side and through proper spacing,
look t o feed the post.

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Troy - Triple Stagger Clear Troy - Triple Stagger Clear

3 5 3
5 4 2
4
1
1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

From what Halfcourt Hoops calls a Princeton
o r 2 3 High formation: the ball is swung t o
one wing. Weakside high guard fakes a
backscreen and the entry player immediately
posts u p strong high post.
1,2 and 4 set a triple stagger screen f o r 3 ,
who receives the hand o f f f r o m the high
post, baseline drive t o the basket.

UCLA - Early Pindown PNR Slip UCLA - Early Pindown PNR Slip

3 4
x4

5 5 3

1
2
2 4

1 Frame 1 Frame 2

1 (Alford) dribbles down the sideline and
spins back toward the middle with a back
dribble.
2 (Ball) sprints t o the block and comes o f f a
pindown f r o m trailing 4 .
4 , after screening, sprints weakside corner
and 3 lifts
5 (Walsh) sets a middle ball screen f o r Ball -
KSU hedges and Walsh slips.
2 throws a hook pass over the t o p t o 5 ,
forcing x 4 t o help.
5 takes the shot himself, and has option t o
dish t o 4 cutting back across the baseline.

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UCLA - STS Flare PNR Short Roll UCLA - STS Flare PNR Short Roll

4 4

5 2
3
2 5
1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 dribbles at the 2 who v-cuts into a ball 5 turns around and sets an inside ball screen
screen. f o r 2 o n the catch.

2 holds the screen f o r a beat, then sprints 2 attacks middle and hits 5 o n the short roll
o f f flare screen f r o m 5 , receiving skip pass f o r a quick jumper.
f r o m 1 . 2 looks t o shoot o n the catch, i f
possible.

3 clears t o the opposite corner t o open u p

the entire left side.

UCLA Floppy Canada UCLA Floppy Canada

3 2
5 4
5 4
2 3

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

Floppy o u t 3 drives, 4's man helps and 4 pops f o r a

mid-range jumper

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UNCW - Four Flat Gut UNCW - Four Flat Gut UNCW - Four Flat Gut
1 1
2 3 2 5 3
5 1
2 4 3
5

4 4

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 1 cross screens f o r 5 If n o h i - l o , 1 sprints into GUT DHO f r o m 4

Four Flat alignment 4 pops high f o r entry first option - h i - l o f r o m 4 t o 5 5 moves into position t o ball screen
from 1

UNCW - Four Flat Gut

2 5 3

4 1

Frame 4

5 sets slot ball screen f o r 1

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UNCW - Horns Get UNCW - Horns Get UNCW - Horns Get

3 2 3 2 3 2

4 5 1 5 1
4 5 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribbles o f f ball screen f r o m 4 and 4 pops 5 races over t o set ball screen f o r 1 1 uses the advantage and attacks the gap t o
opposite score o r draw defense in, looks f o r 5 rolling

3 runs back action

UNCW - Horns Get UNCW - Horns Get UNCW - Horns Get

3 2 3 2 3 2
4

4 5 1 5 1 5
4

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

Double Gap Variation Double Gap Variation Double Gap Variation

To create more gap space.... 4 cuts through as 5 races t o the ball screen 1 now has enlarged gap space t o attack

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UNCW - Ram Double UNCW - Ram Double UNCW - Ram Double

5 5 35

2 1 2 1 2
3 3

4 4 4

1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2 and shallow cuts. 4 v-cuts. 5 and 4 set double ball screen f o r 1 .

2 passes t o 4 . 1 can either attack the hoop, pass t o rolling

5 , o r pass t o popping 4 depending o n how
3 goes down t o start RAM action with 5 . the defense reacts.

4 passes t o 1 .

UNCW - Thru Pin False Motion UNCW - Thru Pin False Motion UNCW - Thru Pin False Motion

2 3
5 5 1 5
2 2
3

3 1
4
1 4 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 reverses t o 4 and cuts as 3 rises f r o m 3 pins down f o r 1 as 4 dribbles away 4 throws back t o 1 as 3 exits t o strong
corner corner

UNCW - Thru Pin False Motion

2 3
5

4 1

Frame 4

5 runs o u t f o r ball screen o n 1

3 o n "Back Action"
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USC - "Circle 5 1 Dive" USC - "Circle 5 1 Dive" USC - "Circle 5 1 Dive"

5 5 5

1
2 4 3 2 4 3 2 3

1 1 4

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 1 cuts o f f o f the 4 3 cuts t o the corner

4 pops t o receive the pass f r o m 3 5 lifts u p the lane line

1 curl cuts a down screen f r o m 2

4 dribble hand o f f t o 1

USC - "Circle 5 1 Dive"

4 5
1

Frame 4

5 sets ball screen f o r 1

2 spaces t o the opposite corner

4 fills behind the ball screen

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USC - Circle Reject USC - Circle Reject USC - Circle Reject

5 5 5
1

3 2 3 4 2 2
4 3

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2 . 1 cuts t o the lane. 3 screens f o r 1 .

4 pops o u t t o receive the pass f r o m 2 . 1 rejects the screen and cuts t o the basket.

4 passes t o 1 f o r a layup.

USC - Curl Punch USC - Curl Punch

3 5 2 3 5

2
4
4

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 curls t o the basket o f f o f the screen f r o m 2 continues his cut t o screen f o r 5 .

4.
4 passes t o 5 i n the post.
4 pops o u t t o the elbow area t o receive the
pass f r o m 1 .

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USC - Hammer STS Exit USC - Hammer STS Exit
1 1
1

3
2 5
5
4 2 4
3

Frame 1 Frame 2

Box Set with 2 setting hammer screen f o r 2 1st option n o t there, 3 exits o f f the stagger
(1st option) from 4 & 5

5 widens t o get i n position t o stagger f o r 1 enters o n weakside o f f screen f r o m 3

screener

USC - Mid 5 2 Rub USC - Mid 5 2 Rub USC - Mid 5 2 Rub

1
4
2 4 5 3 5 3 4 3
2 2
5

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 down screen f o r 2 4 spaces t o the wing 1 spaces t o the wing

1 passes t o 2 5 sets a back screen f o r 1 5 sets a middle ball screen f o r 2

4 fills the top, behind the ball screen

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USC - UCLA Flex Option USC - UCLA Flex Option USC - UCLA Flex Option

3 3 3
1
2
5 4
2 2
4 5 4 5
1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

5 sets down-screen f o r 2 . 1 passes t o 2 . 5 sets back-screen f o r 1 . 1 UCLA cuts t o the 1 sets flex screen f o r 3 . 3 cuts o f f screen t o
basket. 5 pops o u t f o r a catch f r o m 2 . right block. 4 fakes down-screen f o r 1 . 5
& 4 DHO. 4 stops behind f o r shot.

Vanderbilt "Chicago Keep Pitch" Vanderbilt "Chicago Keep Pitch"

3 3
2
5

4 4
2 1
5

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

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Vanderbilt - PNP Action With SPNR Vanderbilt - PNP Action With SPNR Vanderbilt - PNP Action With SPNR

2
3 3
1 4

4 4 1
5 5 3

1 2 2 5

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2 who swings the ball t o 4 o n
the wing
5 steps o u t and backscreens 1 into the ball
screen post
2 runs the screen-the-screener action If 5 does n o t have the shot, he passes t o 1
getting 5 o n the quick screen allowing h i m o n the wing and sprints-to-screen
t o p o p and shoot o f f the wing pass f r o m 4 i f
the look is open
4 down screens f o r 1 who replaces h i m o n
the wing

2 cuts o u t after screening as 3 creates space

by lifting t o the wing

Vanderbilt - PNP Action With SPNR

2
4

3 1
5

Frame 4

1 & 5 play PNP o n the wing

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VCU - BLOB "Buck 5" VCU - BLOB "Buck 5"
3 3

2 1 4 5 5
1

4
2

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 pops t o the elbow and receives the pass
over the t o p f r o m 3 .
4 sends i t t o 2 who sprints t o the slot f r o m
the weakside corner.
3 clears t o the ball side wing.
1 drifts over t o set a flex screen f o r 5 and
then receives a flex action downscreen f r o m
4.

2 looks inside f o r h i - l o t o 5 b u t hits 1 f o r an

iso take t o the r i m and a bucket.

4 posts and then clears t o the short corner

o n the drive.

Villanova - 1 Slip Villanova - 1 Slip

2 2

4 3
5 5
3 1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 diagonal screens f o r 3 t o the corner Once that action clears and 4 opens u p the
lane, 1 takes one step over the stack, then
darts f o r the opposite block f o r the layup

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Villanova - 3 - M a n Up Villanova - 3 - M a n Up

5 3
2 2
5
3
4 4
1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

5 back screens f o r 3 5 then ball screens 1 t o the side. 3 replaces

as 5 rolls; 4 and 2 exchange weak side t o
occupy r i m help

Villanova - Lob 2

5
4
1
2
3

Frame 1

4 drops t o the block, 2 curls over 5 into the

lob

Villanova - Swirl Go Villanova - Swirl Go

4 5 5

2 4 3

3 2
1

1 Frame 1 Frame 2

While 1 dribbles up, 2 and 3 cross around
the t o p o f the key while 4 raises t o the key.
While i t initially looks like a ball screen i n
the middle f r o m 4 , 1 dribbles over towards 2
as i f i t is a dribble handoff. Instead o f
handing off, 1 keeps i t and drives hard t o
the rim. 5 flares f o r 3 high o n the weak side
t o take away help f r o m the basket.

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Virginia - 5 Shake Virginia - 5 Shake Virginia - 5 Shake

3 4 3 4 5 3
5 5

2 2
4 1
2

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 runs o f f the baseline double screen set by 4 enters into a DHO with 2 o n the wing and 2 passes t o 3 running back o f f the baseline
4&5 then drops down t o the Post double t o the ball side corner

2 Iverson cuts over the t o p t o the weak side 1 moves down t o the baseline setting u p the
next action
4 flashes t o the elbow and receives the pass
from 1 2 relocates after passing

Virginia - 5 Shake Virginia - 5 Shake

1
4 1 4 2
3
5 5
2 3

Frame 4 Frame 5

5 steps u p t o flare/back screen 2 as 1 1 dribbles o u t o f the corner and attacks the

comes o f f the single baseline screen and paint as 2 cuts under the defense o n the
catches the pass f r o m 3 baseline

3 runs o f f the elbow screen set by 5 and

receives the perfect pass.

3 passes t o 4 at the ring

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Virginia Tech - 1 - 4 High Curl Post Iso Virginia Tech - 1 - 4 High Curl Post Iso Virginia Tech - 1 - 4 High Curl Post Iso

3 5 4 2 3 5 4 1 5 4 1
3
2
2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribble hand o f f t o 2 2 dribbles t o the top, passes t o 3 1 curls o f f o f a baseline screen f r o m 5

4 sets a flare screen f o r 2

* * * Flare screen eliminates weak side help

Virginia Tech - 1 - 4 High Curl Post Iso

2
5

3 4
1

Frame 4

5 is isolated i n the post.

On the post feed, 4 flares f o r 1 , and dives.

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Virginia Tech - Reverse DHO Virginia Tech - Reverse DHO Virginia Tech - Reverse DHO

5 1 5 1 2
2 2
4
3
3 3
4 5
4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 3 and cuts t o the rim. 2 cuts t o the ball side corner. 4 screens f o r 1 .

5 follows 2's cut t o p o p u p t o p f o r the pass 5 makes a dribble hand o f f with 1 .

from 3.
3 & 2 exchange.
4 cuts down t o the block area.

Virginia Tech - Reverse DHO

3
4

5 2
1

Frame 4

1 turns the corner.

5 rolls t o the basket.

4 fills behind.

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Virginia Tech - Reverse Double Ball Virginia Tech - Reverse Double Ball Virginia Tech - Reverse Double Ball
Screen Screen Screen

5 1 1

5 5
2 3 2 3 2 3

4 4
4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 dribbles at 4 who circle replaces. 2 passes t o 4 . 4 dribble handoffs with 3 .

1 passes t o 2 o n the wing. 5 follows f o r a ball screen f o r 3 .

5 flashes t o the high post.

Virginia Tech - Reverse Double Ball

Screen

1
5

2
3 4

Frame 4

If 3 can't get his own shot o r h i t 5 o n the

roll, 4 fills behind.

3 passes t o 4 .

4 looks inside t o 5 f o r the postup.

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Wake Forest - Fake Cross Lob Wake Forest - Fake Cross Lob Wake Forest - Fake Cross Lob

5 5 5
3
1
1
3 2 3 2 2
4
4 4

1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

2 v-cuts t o get open. 2 passes t o 4 . If the defense anticipates the cross screen
and wants t o switch, 1 throws lob t o 5 .
1 shallow cuts. 4 dribbles at 3 who backdoor cuts.

4 passes t o 1 .

West Virginia - 2 High Flex West Virginia - 2 High Flex West Virginia - 2 High Flex

4
2 3
1 3
2
4 4
5 2 1 5
5
3 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 4 . 1 & 3 scissor cut o f f o f 5 . 1 sets back-screen f o r 2 . 2 back cuts t o the 2 sets flex screen f o r 3 . 5 sets down screen
basket. 5 looks t o throw over the t o p t o 2 . f o r 3 . 3 has option.

West Virginia - Corner Rip

3 4

1 2

Frame 1

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West Virginia - Flex Duck-In West Virginia - Flex Duck-In

5 4 4 5

3 3

1 2 1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 / 3 entry pass 5 duck i n hard after 4 clears screen

5 / 4 flex screen 3 / 5 post feed

West Virginia - Flex Duck-In West Virginia - Flex Duck-In West Virginia - Flex Duck-In

2 2
5 4 5 4 5 2

3 3 3
1
1
4
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 initiates the set with the dribble action 4 cuts t o the TOK as 5 cuts t o the ball side 5 sets the flex screen f o r 2 who cuts ball
post and receives the pass f r o m 1 side post & 5 tries t o d u c k - i n hard looking
2 cuts o f f the baseline double stagger f r o m f o r a quick pass
5 & 4 t o the ball side corner 4 passes t o 3 o n the wing

West Virginia - Flex Duck-In

2 5

3
1

Frame 4

3 can h i t 2 i n the post

4 & 5 exchange as 5 flashes t o the ball side

elbow looking f o r a shot

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West Virginia - Point Rip

2 3
5

4
1

Frame 1

5 sets down-screen f o r 2 . 2 sets

back-screen f o r 5 . 5 pops o u t f o r a catch
f r o m 1 . 4 cuts t o the basket. 5 lobs t o 4 .

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West Virginia - Princeton Action West Virginia - Princeton Action West Virginia - Princeton Action

3 4 1 2

3 3 4
5 5 4

5
2 1 2 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2who passes onto the wing 5 first moves t o set the back screen f o r 1 5 pops after screening and receives the pass
where 3 is lifting o f f the block t o get free. who cuts o f f the screen into the lane from 3

4 pops t o the weak side wing 5 then turns and sets the second screen f o r 1 runs o f f the double stagger action set by 2
2 who cuts t o the opposite block & 4 and receives the pass f r o m 5

2 runs o f f the single screen set by 3 o n the

weak side

West Virginia - Princeton Action West Virginia - Princeton Action

3 4 5 4
1
2 1 2

5 3

Frame 4 Frame 5

5 has the option t o screen down f o r 3 who 4 passes back o u t t o 1 and follows into a
flashes t o the FT Line corner ball screen

1 throws the ball into 4 i n the post 2 lifts t o the TOK as 3 cuts t o the wing

1 took the shot behind the screen i n this

action

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West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger

2
4 3
4 4

3 3
5 5 5

1 2 1 2 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

4 screens 3 , t o get open o n the opposite 5 screens 2 f o r a shuffle cut t o the corner. 5 sets a back screen f o r 1
wing.
* * * Previous shuffle cut empties the weak
side.

West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger West Virginia - Shuffle Stagger

2 2 2
4 1 4 3
4
3 3
5 1 1
5 5

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

5 pops t o get a catch 4 sets a screen f o r 3 . 4 and 5 set a double stagger screen f o r 2 .

1 pops t o the wing, t o get the reversal pass 3 Shuffle cuts into a post u p o n the block.
from 5.

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West Virginia - SPNP Action West Virginia - SPNP Action West Virginia - SPNP Action

3 3 3
2

2 5 2 5 4
4 4
5

1 1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

1 passes t o 2 and looks t o cut o f f the UCLA
elbow screen set by 4
1 reads the defender going under and pops
back hard
2 passes back t o 1 and cuts over the t o p
into the lane o f f a side screen f r o m 4
4 pops after screening
2 cuts o u t o f the post t o the weak side as 3
cuts into the ball side post t o receive the
pass f r o m 4
5 flashes t o the elbow

1 also has the option t o cut ball side corner

o f f the UCLA screen

Wichita State - BLOB Back Stagger

1

5
2

4 3

Frame 1

2 sets back-screen f o r 4 . 4 cuts t o basket. 3

& 5 set stagger screen f o r 2 . 2 cuts t o wing.
1 has option o f lob t o 4 o r pass t o 2 f o r
shot.

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Wichita State - BLOB Box STS
2

4 5

1 3

Frame 1

3 screens i n f o r 1 . 4 sets back-screen f o r 3 .

3 cuts t o the basket. 5 screens f o r 4 . 4 cuts
t o the short corner. 2 has option o f passing
t o 3 or 4.

Wichita State - BOB - Weak Option

1

5 2
4

Frame 1

Wichita State - Flip Chase Wichita State - Flip Chase Wichita State - Flip Chase

3 3
2
4
4 4
2
5
3 1 2 1 5
5
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

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Wichita State - Horns Rip Wichita State - Horns Rip

2 3 4 3

2
1
4 5 5

Frame 1 Frame 2

1 passes t o 5 . 1 cuts towards basket then 5 & 1 DHO. 2 shakes behind as 5 rolls t o the
sets back-screen f o r 4 . 4 cuts t o the basket. basket creating single side tag. 1 has option
5 lobs t o 4 . o f passing t o 5 o r 2 .

Wichita State - Lob Wichita State - Lob Wichita State - Lob

2
5 4 2 3 2
3 5 5
4 4

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

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Wichita State - Lob Play Wichita State - Lob Play Wichita State - Lob Play

4 2
3 3 3 1
2
4
5
2 5 4 5

1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 clears the wing o n the strong side cutting 1 cuts down the middle o f the lane as 2 r u b 1 steps u p t o set a back screen o n x 4 as 4
t o the weak side o f f the low screen f r o m 4 cuts o f f 4 t o the strong side goes t o the ring f o r the lob pass f r o m 5
(#0 Kelly)

5 sets a screen at the FT Line f o r 2 who curls

o f f the screen t o the lane line extended just
above the TOK.

1 passes t o 5 flashing back behind the 3 p t

line after screening

Wichita State - Ray Single Wichita State - Ray Single

3 3
2

5 4 4
2 1 5

Frame 1 Frame 2

2 / 1 ball screen 5 / 1 wing ball screen

5 / 2 flare 5 roll and 2 fill u p t o create single side

bump
2 curl t o r i m i f n o t open o f f the flare
1 attack o f f PNR

4 / 3 p i n down

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Wichita State - Rip Wichita State - Rip

4
4
3 3
1
2
5 2

5 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

Wichita State - Slice Duck Wichita State - Slice Duck

1
2 2
3
5
3 5

4 4

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

Wichita State - UCLA Motion Wichita State - UCLA Motion Wichita State - UCLA Motion

1 2 2 3
4 4
3 1 4
5 3
5

5 1
2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 pops o u t t o the wing f o r a catch. 2 passes 5 pops o u t f o r a catch. 3 passes t o 5 . 4 sets 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 2 . 2 cuts u p t o
t o 3 . 5 sets brush screen f o r 2 . 2 UCLA cuts r i p screen f o r 2 . 3 slice cuts t o the block. 5 wing. 1 passes t o 2 f o r shot.
t o the corner. passes t o 1 . 1 looks t o feed 3 the ball i n the
post.

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Wichita State - UCLA Motion Reject Wichita State - UCLA Motion Reject

1 3 1
4
3
5
5 4
2
2

Frame 1 Frame 2

3 pops o u t t o the wing f o r a catch. 2 passes 5 sets a ball-screen f o r 2 . 3 shakes behind

t o 3 . 5 sets brush screen f o r 2 . 2 rejects 5's roll. 2 pass t o 3 . 3 passes t o 5 .
screen and pops back f o r a catch f r o m 3 .

Winthrop - 4 5 Flip Winthrop - 4 5 Flip

2 3 2 4 3
5

4
1 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 sets a zipper screen f o r 5 . As 5 approaches 1 t o set the ball screen, i t

turns into a "FLIP BALL SCREEN."

Flip Ball screen = Approach f r o m one side,

b u t FLIP the angle.

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Winthrop - BLOB Elevator Winthrop - BLOB Elevator
3
1 2
2
4
5 3
4 5

Frame 2

Frame 1 4 & 5 set elevator screen f o r 2 . 2 cuts t o top.

3 passes t o 2 f o r shot.
4 cuts high t o the elbow. 3 passes t o 4 . 5
cuts t o the elbow. 4 passes t o 5 . 2 brushes
3's defender. 3 cuts t o wing. 5 passes t o 3 .

Winthrop - BLOB Flat STS Winthrop - BLOB Flat STS Winthrop - BLOB Flat STS
3
2 1 4 1
3
2 5 4 1
3 5
5 4

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1 2 sets back-screen f o r 4 . 5 screens down f o r 5 sets a ball-screen f o r 2 . 2 dribbles o f f

2 . 3 drives baseline and passes t o 2 . screen. 5 rolls t o the basket and 4 replaces.
4 cuts high t o the elbow. 3 passes t o 4 . 4 2 passes t o 4 against hedge. 4 passes t o 5 .
passes t o 5 . 2 brushes 3's man. 3 cuts t o the
wing. 5 passes t o 3 .

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Winthrop - BLOB Stagger Comeback Winthrop - BLOB Stagger Comeback
2
3

3
4 1
1 5
2
4 5

Frame 2

Frame 1 5 fakes ball-screen f o r 2 then turns t o

4 cuts high t o the elbow. 2 passes t o 4 . 5
cuts t o elbow extended. 4 passes t o 5 . 3
sets brush screen f o r 2 . 2 cuts t o wing. 5
reverses t o 2 .
screen f o r 1 . 4 & 5 set stagger screen f o r 1 .
1 cuts t o the ball. 2 drives baseline and
passes t o 1 .

Wisconsin - BLOB Baseline Screen Wisconsin - BLOB Baseline Screen Wisconsin - BLOB Baseline Screen
2 2
5 4 5 4 2
5 4

3 1 3 1 3 1

Frame 2 Frame 3

Frame 1
3 pops o u t t o receive the pass f r o m 2 .
1 pops o u t t o receive the pass f r o m 3 .
4 sets a baseline screen f o r 2 . If 2 doesn't have the shot, 4 screens across
for 5.
1 passes t o 2 i n the corner f o r a shot.
2 passes t o 5 i n the post.

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Wisconsin - Box 5 Lob

5 2

4 3

Frame 1

2 sets a cross screen f o r 5 t o the lob. 3 curls

over the t o p and high early t o make sure
there's room back-side

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Wisconsin - Flare Reverse Wisconsin - Flare Reverse Wisconsin - Flare Reverse

5 4 5 4 5 4
x4 x5 x3 x4 x5 x5
x3 x4 x3

3 3 B1G 3
2 x2 x1 2 FLARE

x2 x1 x2 x1
1

1 1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Typical 3 - O u t / 2 - I n setup versus 2 - 3 zone. Wing opposite the ball flare screens then Ball reverses quickly as opposite post player
replaces the t o p flashes t o the LOGO area
Pass goes o f f the t o p t o the wing
Use the flare screen t o fill the opposite wing

Wisconsin - Flare Reverse Wisconsin - Flare Reverse Wisconsin - Flare Reverse

5 5 5
x5 x5
x3 x5 x3
x4 x4 x3 x4
4 4 4
3 3
x2 x1 x2 x1 x2 x1 3
1 1 1

2 2 2

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

1 may now enter t o high post (4) o r porch If the ball goes into high post, the reads are: If the ball goes into 5 i n the porch he/she
(5) has shot, o r interior pass t o 4
1 . Shot
3 cuts t o the "45" f o r a possible skip
2 . High-Low t o 5

3 . Weakside fan t o player flooding the

baseline

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Wisconsin - High Post Decisions Wisconsin - High Post Decisions Wisconsin - High Post Decisions

5 4 5 4 5
x5 x5 shot
x3 x4 x3 x4 x3 x5 x4
4
B1G B1G 3
2 3 2 3 2 x1
x2
x1 x2 x1 x2

1 1
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

Wisconsin's initial setup: "Perfect Triangles" vs. 2 - 3 Shot - First Read

Offensive players are positioned at the apex Player opposite the ball (4) flashes t o interior Look t o shoot o n the catch
o f a perfect triangle between t w o pieces o f o f the zone
the zone Catch prepared t o shoot before X5 steps u p
Find a pocket o f space around the LOGO t o contest
"The geometry o f the game." area and settle in.
"You are never more open than when you
"Lurk" first catch the ball"

Wisconsin - High Post Decisions Wisconsin - High Post Decisions Wisconsin - High Post Decisions
seal out & dump down
5 5 5
x3 x5 x4 x3 x4 x3
x5 x5 x4
4 4 Fan 4
3 3 2 3
2 x1 x2 2 x1 x2 x1 x2

1 1 1

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

High-Low - Second Read Fan Opposite - Third Read Flood the Baseline

With n o shot available look f o r the d u m p
down the player i n the porch
BEWARE OF FALSE DAYLIGHT!
You may be able t o whiz the ball through
the gap t o the porch player, b u t good zone
teams pinch the forwards t o the block o n
the high post catch. Be prepared t o "seal
out" the pinching forward
2 is able t o enter t o 4 o n the middle flash
4 can score o r look t o 5 who is sealing o u t
X3 f o r high-low pass OR t u r n and fan the
ball opposite
3 catches t o shoot first, attack the
momentum o f the closeout second
Another option upon high post entry is the
twofold sequence o f 5 cross cutting t o seal
inside o f X4 and 2 & 3 "flooding the
baseline"
The high post entry has collapsed the
defense and X3 and X4 have pinched t o the
blocks as coached
X4 is faced with battling 5 i n the paint o r
going with 3 t o the corner. Should X2 chase
3 t o the corner, 1 cuts into 4's vision

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Wisconsin - UCLA Triple Wisconsin - UCLA Triple Wisconsin - UCLA Triple

1
4
2 2 3 2 4
3 4
5 5 5

1 1
3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 screens f o r 4 . 1 makes a UCLA cut o f f o f 3 . 1 curls around the staggered screen f r o m 2

& 5.
1 passes t o 4 o n the wing. 3 pops o u t t o receive the pass f r o m 4 .
1 cuts o f f o f the screen f r o m 4 .

3 passes t o 1 f o r the shot.

Xavier - 3 Fade (Zone) Xavier - 3 Fade (Zone)

3
5 4 5

1
3
4
2
2 1

Frame 1 Frame 2

Versus a zone, a shooting 4 is i n the ball The ball is swung quickly t o 3 i n the corner,
side corner, and b i g man is o n the opposite while 5 is drawing attention t o the backdoor
block keeping attention. The ball is swung and 1 is drawing attention t o the high post.
t o the other side o f the 2 man front and the
2 dribble pushes 3 t o the opposite corner
replacing 4 . 1 flashes high post.

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Xavier - ATO M i x High-Low Xavier - ATO M i x High-Low

2 1
5
5
4
3 4 3

1 2

Frame 1 Frame 2

4 pops o u t f o r a catch f r o m 1 . 1 cuts 2 lobs over the t o p t o 5 .

through t o the corner. 2 fakes cross screen
f o r 5 then cuts t o top. 4 passes t o 1 . 2 looks
high-low f o r 5 .

Xavier - BLOB Flat Xavier - BLOB Flat

4 4

1 5 3 2 1 5
3

Frame 1 Frame 2

5 cuts high. 3 screens i n f o r 5 . 4 looks t o 1 screens i n f o r 3 . 3 curls and screens f o r 1 .

pass t o 5 . 1 pops o u t t o corner. 4 passes t o 1 f o r shot.

Xavier - Chin Hammer Xavier - Chin Hammer Xavier - Chin Hammer

4 4
2 2
3 3
1 4
3
5 5 5 1
2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 sets down-screen f o r 2 . 2 zipper cuts t o 5 sets an angle ball-screen f o r 2 . 2 & 1 1 passes t o 2 . 2 attacks baseline. 4 drifts t o
wing. 1 passes t o 2 . 5 sets flare screen f o r 1 . DHO. 2 cuts t o the corner. the corner. 2 passes t o 4 f o r shot.

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Xavier - Chin Slip Xavier - Chin Slip Xavier - Chin Slip

4 4 4 2
2
3 3
1
3
5 5 1
5
2
1

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 sets down-screen f o r 2 . 2 zipper cuts t o 5 sets an angle ball-screen f o r 2 . 2 & 1 3 sprints t o set a side ball-screen f o r 1 . 3
wing. 1 passes t o 2 . 5 sets flare screen f o r 1 . DHO. 2 cuts t o the corner. fakes the ball-screen then slips t o the
basket. 1 passes t o 3 .

Xavier - Fake Drag

3
2

1 5

Frame 1

A great early offense option, Xavier sold the

double drag screen really well. The first
screener flared o r slipped t o the corner and
the point guard rejected the second screen,
finding the shooter i n the corner.

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Xavier - High 4 (Zone) Xavier - High 4 (Zone)

5 4 5
2 1
2
3
3
1

Frame 1 Frame 2

From a very high posted 3 i n 2 o u t
formation, the ball is swung t o one wing,
where the opposite high post big, 4 , flashes
t o the low post short corner. 1 cuts through
and exchanges with 3 .
On 3's catch, 5 exits the inside i n order t o
pass t o 2 . 2 is flaring while 4 is using his
position t o screen the back o f the zone. If 2
is defended, o r 4 is unable t o screen, 1
should be open i n the middle o f the zone.

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Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy

1 1
3 2 3 5 4 5

4 5 4
2 2

1 3

Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

5 down screens f o r 2 4 down screens f o r 3 4 pops o u t t o the wing

1 passes t o 2 2 swings the ball t o 3 3 passes t o 4

1 shallow cuts t o the corner 5 screens f o r 2

2 shuffle cuts t o the block

Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy Xavier - Shuffle Stagger Floppy

1
2 2 5 3
5
5 3 2
4 4 4
3
1 1

Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6

5 and 3 set a double stagger screen f o r 1 5 and 3 set a double stagger f o r 2 4 cuts through t o the opposite corner

4 passes t o 1 * * * This is the start o f "FLOPPY ACTION" 5 screens f o r 3

* * * 2 n d part o f "FLOPPY ACTION"

1 dribbles t o deliver a pass t o 3 f o r a three

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Xavier - Staggers Xavier - Staggers

1
2 3
4 4

5 5 3

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

3 d r i f t t o the wing f o r the catch f r o m 4's pin.
1 makes the pass and cuts through t o the
short corner as 5 pins f o r 2 and fills the
opposite wing. The ball is swung around t o
5.
4 sets a backscreen f o r 3 and then a stagger
screen with 2 f o r 1 . 1 catches and reverses
t o 2 , who is flaring o u t f r o m the stagger
screen.

Xavier - Staggers Curl Xavier - Staggers Curl

1
2 3
4 4

5 5 3

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

3 d r i f t t o the wing f o r the catch f r o m 4's pin.
1 makes the pass and cuts through t o the
short corner as 5 pins f o r 2 and fills the
opposite wing. The ball is swung around t o
5.
4 sets a backscreen f o r 3 who this time,
rejects and curls around the downscreen,
and cuts t o the ball.

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Xavier - Staggers Double Xavier - Staggers Double Xavier - Staggers Double

1 3
2 3
4 4 4
2
5 5 3 5

2 1

1
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3

3 d r i f t t o the wing f o r the catch f r o m 4's pin.
1 makes the pass and cuts through t o the
short corner as 5 pins f o r 2 and fills the
opposite wing. The ball is swung around t o
5.
4 sets a backscreen f o r 3 and then a stagger After 2 and 4 set a stagger screen o u t o f the
screen with 2 f o r 1 . 1 catches and reverses corner f o r 1 , they immediately set another i n
to 2 the lane f o r 3 . 3 cuts t o the opposite wing.

Xavier - Staggers Double

4 2

3
5

Frame 4

4 then turns and sets a screen f o r 2 while as

2 flares t o the corner. 5 cuts through t o
create a double gap f o r the defense.

Xavier - Staggers Punch Xavier - Staggers Punch

1
2 3
4
4 2

5 3
5

1
Frame 1 Frame 2

3 drifts t o the wing. 1 makes the pass and 2 sells a screen f o r 4 b u t cuts t o the t o p o f
cuts t o 5 fake pins f o r 2 fills wing. The ball the key while 4 works f o r good post position
is swung t o 5 . i n the post. High low option.

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Xavier - Staggers Reject

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4

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Frame 1

2 rejects a p i n down f r o m 5 and flares t o the

corner f o r the catch. 3 sets a back screen i n
the paint f o r 4 t o catch a baseline pass
under the basket f o r the finish. Please see
Staggers and Staggers Curl t o see the
progression that leads t o this easy score!

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