great britain u20 playbook

7/30/2019 Great Britain U20 Playbook

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Great Britain U20 National Team - pg. 1

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Great Bri ta in U20Nat ional TeamTable o f Contents

1. Play Sheet

2 . Transition 2

3 . Spread 1 2

4 . Horns 1 3

5 . Pacer 1 8

6 . Floppy 2 2

7 . Princeton 2 6

8 . Motion 2 9

9 . Zone 3 3

10. BLOB 4 1

11. SLOB 5 2

12. Press Offense 5 7

13. Special Situations 6 2

14. Defense 6 9


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TransitionDrag

3 2

5

41

2 and 3 run wide to corners while 5 rim runs then posts.Trailer (4) touches Free Throw line fo r better angle then f latscreens 1 .

4

23

5

1

Op tion 1 : PG looks for 4 rolli ng or 2 l ift ing

43 5

21

2 looks inside for 4 posting. If nothing, 5 sprint screens and4 loops opposite box.

43 5

2

1

Op tion 2 : 1 hi ts 3 and follows pass to 4 5. 3 l ooks inside to5 posting, skip to 2 or passes back to 1.


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TransitionDrag

43 5

21

4 sprint screens while 5 loops to opposite box. 4 slips tobox then goes opposite short corner.

43

5

21

5 sprint screens 1. 1 attacks middle 5 rolls and 3 lifts. 2spots up, 4 opposite short corner ready fo r shot o r drop offfrom 1.


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TransitionDrag Get

14

5

3 2

4 sets a "Drag" screen on 1. 5 loops opposite bo x. 4 "Gets"2 .

1

4

53

2

1 passes to 2 , and goes t o 4 5.

1

4

53

2

2 sets up defender and receives a flare screen fro m 4. 2reads defense and can curl to rim or cut to wing. 4 readsdefense and can slip t o rim .

14

53

2

Flare is defended, so 4 twist screens and bri ngs 2 back t oball.


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TransitionDrag Push

1

23

4

5

1 "Pushes" 2 thr u t o opposite corner and 3 l ifts t o 4 5. 5goes opposite box. Trailer (4) touches free throw line t o geta good angle and flat screens 1.

1

2

3

4

5

1 and 4 work 2man game. 1 can go either way withemphasis being twist screens etc. 2 and 3 spot u p while 5looks to read action and can flash or duck in hard.

1

2

3

45

Op tion 1 : 1 passes to 3, 3 looks to work triangle between3,2, and 5 . 1 cuts away but the n replaces himself. 2 runsbaseline to opposite corner while 4 sets a screen fo r 2. 5nail/f lat sprint screens for 1.

1

23 4

5

2 and 3 spot up i n the corners while 4 works short cornerto short corner.

Note: on shot, non shooting guard must be li ft ing and beaware o f trans ition defense!


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TransitionDrag Blast

4

3

5

2

1

1 DHO with 2 and 1 goes to corner. 5 screens 3.

4

3

5

2

1

4 trail screens 2 and 2 looks for shot. 4 continues and gets1 f or shot opportunity.


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TransitionDrag Blast Twis t

4

3

5

1

2

2 runs into a flat ball screen for 1. 4 flares 2. 5 downscreens 3 .

4

3

5

1

2

1 takes another dribble as 4 twist screens 2 coming back toball. 1 to 3. 5 twist screens 3 to opposite corner.


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TransitionDouble

2

154

3

5 and 4 set a "Double Drag" screen fo r 1. Rule: 1st Big rollsand 2nd Big Pops to 45 . 2 cuts t o opposite corner and 3lifts t o 4 5.

1

5

43

2

Op tion 1 : 1 throws back to 4 who's looking at 5 posting.Post Entry Rule " Cut/Screen thru elbow while perimeter fillsto ball.

43

25

1

Op tion 2 : 1 hits 3 while 5 follows ball to box. 4 sets flarescreen on 1. 3 looks t o hi t 1. 1 reads defense and can curlto rim or cut opposite wing. 4 reads defense and will slip ifdefenders focus on 1 .

4

2

5

31

Flare defended: 3 to 4, 3 and 2 exchange, 4 to 1. 4 "Passesand Follows" to 1 and slips to rim then opposite box. 5sprint screens on 1.


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TransitionDouble Wheel

2

3

54 1

5 and 4 set a "Double Drag" screen on 1. 5 and 4 twist, turnand set staggers for 3 and 2. While staggers are happening1 can look to go 1 o n 1.

3

5

4

12

1 hits 3, 4 and 5 stagger 2, 3 hits 2. 3 cuts opposite corner.5 posts and 4 opposite box. 1 cuts to p of key.

54 32

1

"Spread" ending w / 1 and 5 in 2 man game, 2 and 3 incorners and 4 working short corner to short corner.


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TransitionThru

1

2

4

3

5

1 hits ahead to 2 and goes opposite corner. 5 rim runs andposts, 4 trails and 3 lifts t o 45. 2 look s at 5 posting thenhits 4.

23

5

1

4

4 looks at 3 and 3 cuts backdoor then to opposite corner. 1lifts and 4 hits 1.

2

3

5

1

4

4 "Pass and Follows" and looks t o slip t o ri m then oppositebox. 5 sprint screen on 1 . 2 and 3 spot up.


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TransitionTh ru Scissors

14

3

2

5

1 hits ahead to 2 and cuts to opposite box. 2 looks at 5posting then hits 4 while 3 lift s to 4 5.

3

51

4

2

4 reverses t o 3 and o n 3's catch i t initiates "Screen theScreener" action. 1 gets 5 and 4 gets 1.

3

5

2

1

4

4 gets 5 and can go short corner to short corner. 5 na il/f latscreens thru top of key. 2 and 3 cut to corners. On 1'spenetration and shot, corners mu st be aware o f defensivetransition!


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SpreadSpread

1

5 23 4

Shot Clock: "Spread" set w / 1 and 5 in 2man game, 2 and 3in corners and 4 working short corner to short corner.

1

5 23 4

Option: "Spread 2" o r "Spread 3". 1 and 5 i n 2Man gamebu t 5 sprints and gets (3) designated shooter. Oppositecorner (2) must be aware of transition defense and sprintsback on shot.

1

5 23 4

Opt ion: No Bal l Screen: "Spread Low" 1 goes 1 on 1 fromto p of key. Corners must be aware i f 1 penetrates andshoots t o sprint back on shot!


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HornsHorns

4

23

5

1

Rule: Big not i n ball screen dives to ball side box .

23

5

14

4 twist screens 1. 1 looks for 4 and 5 in Roll/Replaceaction.

23

5

4

1

1 t o 5 then 1 d rift t o 45. 5 looks "High Low" with 4. 2 l iftsand 5 hits 2 . 5 pass and follow action with slip then t oopposite box. 4 sprint screen with 2.

3

5

4

1 2

2 and 4 in 2Man game. 1,3 and 5 in help side triangle.


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HornsHorns Scissors

23

45

1

1 dribbles off 4 to initiate "Screen the Screener" action. 1gets to wing, 2 back screens 5 to ball side box then 4 gets2 who cuts top o f key.

2

3

4

5

1

1 looks for 5 posting or 2 f or shot. 1 hits 2 and 4 screensfor 1 then 4 cuts t o short corner. 1 cuts fro m 45t o 45. 2t o 1 .

3 45

2

1

5 s print screens to 1 . 2 spaces ou t t o 4 5. 4 short cornerwaiting for jumper o r drop off pass. If 1 attacks midle, 5rolls and 3 lifts.


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HornsHorns Scissors Tw ist

45

23

1

1 dribbles off 4's screen. 3 cuts to ball side corner. 2 setsdiagonal rip screen on 5 to block.

4

5

2

1

3

2 sets back screen on 4 after 4's ball screen. 1 t o 4 l ob.


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HornsHorns Wheel

45

3 2

1

4 gets 1 then 5 and 4 sprint stagger screen for 3 while 2cuts to ri m and posts.

4

5

3

2

1

5 and 4 sprint stagger screen for 2. 3 to 2.

4 5

1

2

3

3 down screens for 5 then cuts to corner. 1 cuts top of key.2 hits 1 and cuts to corner while 5 nail screens for 1.

4 5

1

2 3

1 and 5 2Man game. Shooters in corners while 4 worksshort corner to short corner.


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HornsHorns Wheel

45

3 2

1

Post Option: Wrink le : "Horns Wheel Tw is t" Post Option: 4gets 1 then 5 and 4 sprint stagger screen for 3. 2 crossscreens and gets 5 . 2 continues to opposite w ing /4 5.


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PacerPacer Florida

45

23

1

1 hits 4 and middle cuts to set a flex screen on oppositebox for 3. 5 sets a down screen for 1 who cuts to oppositeelbow.

5

23

1 4

4 to 1. 1 and 5 2Man game while 3 and 4 stagger screen for2 .

523

41

Op tion 2 : If 1 denied, 4 DHO with 1 or 4 DHO with 2 as 3lifts. 5 hard duck in. 4 look "High Low" action.


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PacerPacer Hornets

5 4

1

3 2

1 t o 4, 1 cuts looking for HO from 4 then sets a downscreen on 2, 2 curls over the top cuts to rim then oppositecorner. 1 peels back and looks for DHO from 4 and theyplay 2Man game. 5 pops to to p of key and 3 lifts t oopposit e 4 5.

5

4

1

3

2

1 and 4 play 2Man game and can twist screen etc. 4 readsdefense and may fake HO and rip to rim. If nothing, 1 to 5.5 looks "High Low" with 4.

13

2

5

4

x3

5 dribble @3's defender which initiates "Princeton" action. 3cuts backdoor then opposite corner. 4 lifts top of key and 2lifts getting ready fo r DHO fr om 5.

1

3

4

25

5 DHO with 2 and they play 2Man game. If nothing, 2 to 4.4 lo oks "High Low" wit h 5. I f nothing, "Princeton" action on3rd side.


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PacerPacer Hornets Tw ist

5 4

1

32

1 to 4, 1 sets a down screen on 2, 2 curls over the top andto rim and sets a screen for 3. 1 peels back to wing andlooks for pass from 4. 3 uses 2's screen and cuts to ballside corner. 2 sprints up towards top of key.

4

2

15

3

5 and 4 set "Squeeze Screen" and come together after 2cuts between them. 1 looks 2 top of key and 3 in corner.

45

3

2

1

2 doesn't shoot, 5 turns and screens 2. 5 Rolls to rim while4 li fts top o f key and is a throw back option.


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PacerPacer Punch

45

3 2

1

1 t o 5, 1 middle cut and sets f lex screen on 2, 2 cuts to ballside box and 3 lifts to ball side wing. 4 down screens for 1who cuts t o opposite 45. If noth ing, 5 h its 3.

2

153

4

5 and 4 set stagger screens for 3 who looks to attack. 2sets a back screen for 5 who rolls to opposite box. 2 cuts toopposite corner. 3 t o 1, 1 t o 5.

25

4

3 1

1 can call 5 o ut wi th step u p screen and play 2Man game.4goes short corner, 3 spaces to opposite 45with 2 in thecorner.


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FloppyFloppy

1

3

5

2

4

1 DHO with 3. 5, 2 and 4 set triple stagger screens for 1. If1 doesn't use triple staggers then 1 uses Floppy set. 1 cango o ff either screens 2 goes opposite.

52

41

3

3 may have an opportunity to go "1 on 1" and should keepthe defense honest. 1 and 2 read the defense and look t ocurl/fade then go t o wings.

5

2

4

1

3

Rule: 3 hits wing and sprints opposite corner. Wing oncatch (1) looks a t post (4) f or a 2 count. Ball side Big loopst o opposite bo x (4) and Big opposite bo x (5) sprint screensto wing (1). Encourage Big to change types of screens Ex.flat, step up, traditional, twist etc.

5

21

3 4

Opt ion 1: At tack Basel ine: 5 rolls to rim, 4 flashes freethro w area, 3 and 2 shot ready.


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FloppyFloppy

5

2

4

1

3

Opt ion 2 : A t tack Midd le: 5 rolls t o rim, 4 can blast in, 1hits 2.

5

2

4

1

3

2 looks t o 4 posting for 2 count then 4 loops to oppositeshort corner while 5 sprint screens 2. 3 lifts on attackmiddle while 1 spaces out ready for pass from 2.


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FloppyFloppy L

1

3

5

2

4

1 DHO with 3. 5, 2 and 4 set triple stagger screens for 1. If1 doesn't use triple staggers then 1 uses Floppy set. 1 cango o ff either screens 2 goes opposite.

52

41

3

3 may have an opportunity to go "1 on 1" and should keepthe defense honest. 1 and 2 read the defense and look t ocurl/fade then go t o wings.

5 4

2

3

1

3 h it 1 and sprints opposite corner. 4 and 5 set "L" screenon 1.

5

4

2

3

1

Op tion 1 : Attack Baseline: Rule: Whichever Big dri bble r (1)uses rolls. 2nd Big can pop/follow with 2nd screen.


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FloppyFloppy L

5

4

2

3

1

5 follows with another screen on 1. 4 loops opposite boxwhile 1 and 5 play 2Man game.

1

4

52

3

Op tion 2 : Attack Middle: Rule: Whichever Big dribbler (1)uses rolls. 2nd Big can pop/follow with 2nd screen.

42

3 5

1

4 twist screens 1. 1 changes directions and comes back of f4. 1 and 4 play 2Man game. 4 rolls to rim as 5 readssituation and flashes free throw area or ducks i n hard. 2and 3 s hot ready.


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PrincetonPrinceton 2 3

45

1

23

Wing Opt ion: Rule: 1 hits wing and sprints opposite corner.5 lifts top of key/lane line extended. 4 sets immediate ballscreen on 2 .

5

1

34

2

2 can catch and rip baseline. If not, 2 to 5 , 4 rolls t o ri mand 5 looks "High Low" action with 4.

1

3

4

5

2x3

5 initiates "Princeton Action" w ith dribble @3. Note:Regarding Handoffs- Make sure Big dribbles at defendersnot teammates. 3 backdoor cuts to rim then oppositecorner. We can have a call to post up 3. 4 lifts to top of key.1 gets ready for DHO.

1

3

4

5 2

x1

5 DHO with 1. 1 and 5 play 2Man game. If nothing, 5 rollsto r im and 1 hits 4. 4 looks for "High Low" action with 5.


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PrincetonPrinceton 4 5

1

453 2

Post Opt ion: Rule: 1 hits Big (4) and looks for HO with 1.Wing (2) cuts backdoor to r im the n opposite corner while 5lifts top o f key.

5

3

2

4

1

4 DHO with 1 . Note: 4 reads defense and may have a ri p t orim. 1 and 4 play 2Man game. If nothing, 1 hits 5 , 4 rolls t ori m and 1 goes to 4 5. 5 looks "High Low" action with 4 .

3

2

1

4

5

x3

5 inititiates "Princeton Action" wi th dr ibble @3. Note:Regarding Handoffs- Make sure Big dribbles at defendersnot teammates. 3 backdoor cuts to rim then oppositecorner. We can have a call to post 3 . 4 l ifts t op o f key. 1gets ready fo r DHO.

3

2

1

4

5

x2

5 DHO with 2. 2 and 5 play 2Man game. If nothing, 5 rollsto r im and 1 hits 4. 4 looks for "High Low" action with 5.


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PrincetonPrinceton Scissors

45 23

1

Shooter Option: 1 passes away fr om shooter, hit s 3 andsprints opposite corner. 5 screens 3 while 4 pops to top ofkey/lane line extended.

4

2

1

53

3 can catch and rip baseline. If not, 3 hits 4 then goes tocorner, 5 rolls to rim and 4 looks "High Low" action with 5.

2

1

5

4

3

On 4's catch, 2 cuts backdoor and initiates "Screen theScreener" action with 2 getting 5 and 4 getting 2. 1 lifts towing and 4 hits 1.

2

5

3

4

1

1 has many options: hit 2 top o f key, 4 slipping to r im orwait fo r a sprin t screen encouraging different types orscreens ex. flat, step up, traditional, twist etc. from 5.


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MotionMot i on43

5

2

3 4

1

Motio n Rules: Guard t o Guard or shallow cuts no action.Guard to Wing: 1 hits 4 and cuts to opposite box. 2ndcutter (2) gets screen from 5 and cuts to ballside box.

5

2

3

1

4

After 2 clears 5, 5 screens away fo r 3 who cuts to p o f key. 4looks for 2 posting or 3 to p of key.

5

2

3

1

4

4 reverses to 3 and 2 back screens 4 t o opposite box . 1 "L"cuts and pops to wing. This can be an iso opportunity for 1.3 t o 1 .

5

2

3

1

4

1 looks for 4 posting or 2 coming off stagger screens by 5and 3.


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MotionMot i on5

5

2

3 4

1

Post Opt ion: 1 hi ts 5 and sprints for HO fro m 5 and goesopposite box. 2 sprints off 1's back and looks for HO from5 and goes opposite box.

5

2

3 4

1

5 looks fo r 1 and 2 posting. If nothing, 5 hits a wing (4) andcontinuity begins.

5

2

3 4

1

5 gets 3 who cuts top o f key. 4 looks at 2 posting then hits3 .

5

2

3

4

1

4 reverses to 3 and 2 back screens 4 t o opposite box . 1 "L"cuts and pops to wing. This can be an iso opportunity for 1.3 t o 1 .


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MotionMot i on5

5

24

1

3

1 looks for 4 posting or 2 coming off stagger screens by 5and 3.


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MotionMoti on Scissors

5

2

3 4

1

Opt ion: Dr ibb le Entry: 1 dribbles at wing (4) who cuts backdoor and looks to post if it's a mismatch. No post available,4 upscreens 5 and this initiates "Screen the Screener" actionwith 4 screening 5 int o the post then 2 getting 4 .

5

23

4

1

1 gives hard look at 5 posting then reverses to 4 who hits3. 5 back screens 1 who cuts to opposite box.

5

2

43

1

1 holds for a second then turns and gets 5. 3 looks at 5posting. 2 and 4 set stagger screens for 1 cutting top ofkey.


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ZoneCutters

1

x2

x4

3

45

2

As soon as 1 dribbles and declares a side, opposite wi ng (3)sprints t o ball side corner. 1 attacks top o f zone (X2) andlooks to kick t o 2, 4 screens botto m of zone.

1

345

2

5 flashes mid post area, 2 looks for 4 posting or shortcorner, 5 mi d post or 3 in corner. 2 t o 3 and we have anoverload.

1

34

5

2

Look to work the overload. If nothing 3 to 2. On 3's pass, 3sprints to opposite wing. 2 to 1 and 2 sprints oppositeshort corner or wing. 1 dribbles to left.

4

5

2

3

1

1 attacks top of zone, 5 follow for possible pass from 1. 1hits 3. On pass to 3 Bigs Rule: "X". 5 dives to ball side bo xor short corner 4 flashes mi d post area. We have nowoverloaded to the l eft.


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ZoneBU

5 4

23

1

x2x1

1 dribbles @shooter and pushes 2 thru to opposite corner.Ball side Big (4) loops t o opposite box . Opposite box Big (5)sprint screen and screens top o f zone (x2).

5

42

3

1x2

x1

1 reverse dribbles, 5 screens 1 and roll s.1 attacks top o fzone hoping to draw (X1). 1 looks for 4 blasting in andkicks to 3 or 2.


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ZoneShell

1

5

2

3

4

4 out 1 in. Perimeter looking to flash, cut and overload aside. 5 has freedom to o n ball screen zone, work shor tcorner t o shorter, flash free thr ow line area etc. Oppositecorners are always looki ng t o threaten diagonal pass f orshot or lob.

1

5

2

3

4

1 to 3, 5 on ball screens 3, 3 attacks middle 5 rolls and 4lifts. 1 spaces to opposite 45and 2 is shot ready.

4

1

2

3

5

x2

x3x5

Opt ion: Random Overload 1 attacks to p of zone (X1). 4cuts to ballside wing. X3 has to take 4. 4 hits 2 for shot. X5has long slide to g et shooter in corner (2).


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ZoneStack

1

23

5 4

1 to 2, pass away from shooter (3). Bigs Rule: "Stackopposite pass".

1

2

35

4

x1

x5

x4

x3

2 holds for a second so zone shifts. 2 hits 1 and 1 attacksto p of zone (X1) to occupy zone. 5 and 4 screen outside ofzone and 3 cuts off screens to wing. 1 to 3.

3

5

4

x1

x5 x4

x3

2

1

1 attacks to p of zone (X1) to occupy zone. 5 and 4 screenoutside of zone b ut X3 has cheated out t o cover 3. BigsRule: "Top Big in stack screens middle of zone (X5) andbot tom Big reads defense and can curl over to p or p opshort corner."


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ZoneLouisvi l le

5 4

1

23

5 and 4 flash to elbows and 1 hits either Big. 1 hits 4.

5 23

x5x3

x4

4

1

Rule: On Bigs catch: 1. looks shot 2. Opposite Big (5) facecutting middle of zone to r im. 3. Opposite wing (3) cuttingdown in vision for a pass. 4. 1 cuts to opposite lane lineextended.


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ZoneExchange

1

2

45

3

1 passes to shooter (2) and 4 pops to corner. 2 hits 4 andcuts hard t o bo x fo r possible "Give and Go".

1

5

3

42

2 has "Butt to the baseline" to set up defense. 5 flasheselbow, 3 cuts top o f key and 1 fil ls t o 45. 4 hi ts 1 anddown screen 2.

15

3

4 2

1 "Sells it" 1 dribble towards top of key then brings it backto wing and hits 2 i n corner or 4 slipping.

1

3

x2

x4 45 2x5

Opt ion Lob: "Exchange Twist " Instead of "Selling It" 1reverses to 3 , 2 back screens 4 t o rim , 5 flashes middle t ooccupy X5. 1 dow n screens fo r shooter (2). 3 looks l ob t o 4or 2 for jumper.


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ZoneFade

1

24

5

3x1

x3

1 to 2. 3 cuts to paint/rim. 2 holds for 1 count to let zoneshift. Bigs Rule: "X opposite the pass".

1

2

4

5

3

x1

x3

2 to 1. 1 attacks top of zone. 5 and 4 screen top andbottom o f zone while 3 sprints of f looking for shot. Bigsread defense and can slip i f zone cheats out.


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ZoneBounce

1

3 2

45

1 t o 3 (Player catching lob) 1 cuts opposite win g and 2 cutstop o f key.

3

2

45

1

x4x5x3

2 t o 1 . Bigs Rule: "X" screen. 4 gets X3 and 5 gets X5. 1 t o3 .


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BLOBBox 11

5

4

2

3

2 u p screens 3 t o ri m then 4 and 5 stagger for 2. 1 lookshard at: 3 posting, 2's jumper and Bigs slipping. 4 can popfor safety. 1 inbounds and sprints top of key.

1

5

4

2

3

"Squeeze" Option: 2 up screens 3 to rim (can't take morethan a step) and comes off 4 and 5 "Squeeze Screen" tocorner. 4 pops for safety. 1 inbounds and sprints top ofkey.


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BLOBBox 2

1

5

4

2

3

4 and 5 stagger screen for 3 then stagger screen for 2. 1 to3, 3 to 2.

1

5

4

2

3

4 and 5 stagger screen for 1. 4 goes opposite short cornerand 5 posts. 2 t o 1.

4

2

3

5

1

If time permits, 5 loops opposite corner and 4 sprintscreens 1 and they play 2Man game.


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BLOBBox 2 Twi st

1

5

4

2

3

4 and 5 stagger screen for 3 who continue to ballsidecorner.

5

4

3

1 2

1 2

2 gets 4. 4 cuts to rim . 5 gets 2. 2 cuts to ballside wing and5 dives to r im. 1 looks at 4 and 5 diving and 2 and 3 onwings.


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BLOBBox 3

1

5

4

2

3

3 pops top of key for safety. 2 diagonal screens 4 to theopposite box. 5 screens 2 at the elbow and cuts towing/corner. 1 inbounds ball and sprints to to p of key.


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BLOBBox 4

1

5

4

2

3

5 and 4 cross screen for 2 and 3 who cut to corner andwing respectively. If 5's defender hedges screen 5 look s t oslip to r im. If needed, 4 can pop top o f key for safety. 1 t o2, 2 to 3.

1

5

43

2

5 and 4 stagger screen 1 t o top o f key. 3 to 1 . 1 can shootor rip to open side (Right) with 5 posting etc.

1

5

43

2

1 doesn't shoot, 4 turns and sets on ball screen on 1. 1plays "Pick and Roll" with 4 rolli ng and 5 lifti ng.


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BLOBBox 5

1

5

4

2

3

5 steps in then pops to ballside corner. 1 hits 5 and sprintsin for H O from 5.

4

2

3

1

5

3 and 4 set stagger screens for 2 cutting top of key. 1 and5 play 2Man game with 1 looking t o score, 5 rolling or 2top o f key.

4

2

3

1

5

3 and 4 stagger screen for 5 cutting to ballside box. 2 looksfor 5 posting.


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BLOBBox 5 Twi st

2

34

5

1

x5

As soon as the official hands 1 the ball, 2 sprints diagonal off 4's screen to ball side45. 3 sprints o ff 2's bu tt and gets 5.

5 takes one or tw o quick steps out toward the corner. 3 down screens for 5 (musthead-hunt 5's defender on the down screen). 5 then curls back around the screen forthe lob pass and 3 steps to short corner.

1s t Op t i on: 1 lobs to 5 for the lay-up/dun k or 3 short corner.If lo b to 5 is not available, 5 clears out to the opposite short corner area.

2

3

4

5

1

x5

After 5 has already gone for the initial lob, 4 will sprint to the rim looking for lob from1.

2nd Op t i on: 1 lobs to 4 for the lay-up/dunk or 3 stepping off to short corner. 2 is asafety.


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BLOBCorner

3

54

21

1 curls around the stack then to opposite 45. 2 curls thestack to paint.

3

5

42

1

2 back screens 4 to rim then 5 screens 2.


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BLOB4 Across

1

23 54

2 cuts ball side corner. 5 cuts 1st to opposite box and 4cuts to open area in middle of zone or blast to ball sidebox . 3 reads the defense and can flash t o opposite corneror f lash top of key as safety. if 1 hits 3 , 4 o r 5, 1 cuts top ofkey.

35 4 2

1

x3

Drag Option: 1 hits 2. 2 attacks gap in zone hoping t o dragX3. 1 steps in corner. 2 to 1 shot.


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BLOBLine

1

543

2x3

x5x4

2 cuts to ballside corner and 3 cuts to ball side wing /45area.

1

54

3

2x3

x5x4

5 screeens middle of z one (X5) and 4 cuts t o rim . 1inbounds and cuts top of key.


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BLOBExchange

1

2

5

3

4

4 pops to corner while 2 dives to rim. 5 posts to occupymiddle of zone and 3 cuts ball side wing.1 to 4 and 1 cutstop o f key.

1

25

3

4

2 has "Butt to the baseline" to set up defense. 5 flasheselbow, 4 hit s 3 and down screens 2. 3 "Sells it" 1 dribbletowards top o f key then brings it back to wing and hits 2 incorner or 4 slipping.


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SLOBGeorgetown

3 2 4 5 1

Can be used anywhere on the c ourt t o get the bal l inagainst pressure. 2 cuts fi rst and loops ar ound t o oppositecorner. 4 flashes up cour t (In half cour t set 4 5) and can bea pressure release. 5 t urns and gets 1. 1 flashes to ball.

3

2

4

5

1

3 t o 1. 4 back screens 3 who sprints in and cuts to r im thenballside corner.

2

4

51

3

5 sprint screens 1 and rolls to rim. 2 and 3 are shot readyin corner. 4 l ifts and is the throw back option.

2

5

3

4

1

x3

1 hits "Throw Back" (4). 4 and 3 play 2Man game with DHOor "Pass and Follow" action.


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SLOBZipper

3

1

5 4

2

1 zipper cuts of f 5 t o top o f lane line extended. 2 starts incorner and 4 sets screen on 1. 1 plays Roll/Replace actionwith shooters in corner

3

1

5

4

2

1 Roll/Replace action wi th shooters i n corners.1 can hitreplace (5) and 3 and 5 can play 2Man game.

3

5

2

1

4

1 hits "Throw Back" (5). 5 "looks "High Low" wi th 4 . Ifniothing, 5 and 3 play 2Man game with DHO or "Pass andFollow" action.


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SLOBZipper Get

3

1

5 4

2

1 zipper cuts of f 5 t o top o f lane line extended. 2 starts incorner and 4 sets up screen for 2 with "Beilein Screen" 2Man game between 2 and 4. 3 to 1.

3

1

5

4

2

4 sets "Beilein Screen" fo r 2 . 2 Reads defense: can cu tstraight up or curl t o rim. 4 reacts to 2's cut and can pop t owing or post. 5 has "iso" 1 on 1 in post.

3

1

5

4

2

4 twist screens 2 and sets a flare screen on 2 . 4 readsdefense and looks t o slip. 5 has "Iso" in post.


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SLOBZipper Wheel

54

2

3

1

4 and 5 stagger screen for 2 then stagger screen for 1. 3 to2 and 3 goes corner then 2 t o 1.

5

4

3

2 1

5 gets 4 and continues to opposite box. 4 sprints screenand can use a variety of screens ex. "Step Out". 1 and 4 play2Man, 5 can duck i n while 2 and 3 are shot ready.


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SLOBZ ipper Tw is t

3

1

5 4

2

4 and 5 set a stagger for 2 (starts corner) who cuts off tothe wing/corner. 1 then sets a diagonal screen for 4 goingto ri m. 5 then screens down for 1. 3 looks fo r 2 o n wing, 4posting and 1 top o f key.


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Press OffenseSpurs

4

3

2

15

2 and 3 break to the 3 point line extended. 1 flashes middleof the floor. 5 goes deep. 4 hits 3. Like having the biggestperimeter player catching ini tial pass especially vs. trappin gpress.

4

3 2

1

5

3's 1st option is to hi t 1 in the middle, if hit 1, 2 and 3follow d own sidelines. 1 can push the break via dribble o rpass.

Rule: If you're middle (1) cut on angle up the court tosideline. If you're sideline (2) cut on angle t o the mid dle. 3looks for 1 and 2.

1

5

3

4

2

If 1 isn't open, 3 reverses to 4 . On the reversal pass to 4 .

Rule: If you're middle (2) cut on angle back towards 4 tosideline. If you're sideline (1) cut on angle t o the mid dle. 4hits 2. 1 cuts on angle up the court sideline. 3 cuts on anglemiddle.

1

5

3

4

2

4 hits 2. 1 cuts on angle up the court sideline. 3 cuts onangle middle.


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Press OffenseSpurs

4

3

2

15

Opt ion 2 : "Homerun" : 1 and 5 flash hard yelling for ball. 3back screens 2 going long to the rim then 4 steps to ball. 4looks for 2 deep and short options with 1, 3 and 5.


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Press OffenseNor th

1

4

5

23

1 dribbl ing u p court vs. aggressive pressure. 5 peels backand sets a "North" screen to free u p 1. 1 attacks of f 5'sscreen in transition.


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Press OffenseLadder

5

1

23

4

1 backscreens 5. 5 goes long and th en curls back asemergency outlet to jump circle. 2 and 3 set a stagger for1. 1 cuts to ball. 3 gets 2. 2 cuts to ball then 3 flashes backto ball.


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Press OffenseTriangle

3 4

3 4

2

1

5

3 / 4 is inbounder. 3/ 4 starts at half court and cuts up courtball side wing. 5 gets 1 and 1 cuts over top of 5 towardsopponent basket. 5 then turns and gets 2 and 2 cuts overtop u p the court. 5 steps back to ball.


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Special SituationsMagic

2 1

3

3 4 5

Substitute and get 3 shooters on floor. 1 and 5 staggerscreen for 2. 2 cuts ballside wing. 3 gets 1 who cutsopposite wing.

2

3

3 4

51

5 gets 4 who cuts 45lane line extended. 5 pops to openarea.


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Special SituationsBox 2 Twi st

1

5

4

2

3

4 and 5 stagger screen for 3 who continue to ballsidecorner.

5

4

3

1 2

1 2

2 gets 4. 4 cuts to rim . 5 gets 2. 2 cuts to ballside wing and5 dives to r im. 1 looks at 4 and 5 diving and 2 and 3 onwings.


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Special SituationsZ ipper Tw is t

3

1

5 4

2

4 and 5 set a stagger for 2 (starts corner) who cuts off tothe wing/corner. 1 then sets a diagonal screen for 4 goingto ri m. 5 then screens down for 1. 3 looks fo r 2 o n wing, 4posting and 1 top o f key.


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Special SituationsDiamond

1

53 4

3

2

Best passer is inbounder. 2 and 5 stagger screen fo r 3 whocuts opposite wing. 2 cuts ball side wing. 1 back screens 5to r im and 1 cuts top of key.


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Special SituationsValpo

5

1

32

4

Long Opt ion: 2 and 3 step towards the ball then go long.1backscreens 3 then 1 curls as high as defense allows. 4 t o5. 5 looks for shot, 2 and 3 o n wings and 1 following play.Remember: 1 dribble per second.

5

1

32

4

Short Opt ion: 2 and 3 step towards the ball then go long.1backscreens 3 then curls as high as defense allows. 4 to 1.5 sets transition "Flat" screen for 1. 2 and 3 sprint to wings.Remember: 1 dribble per second.


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Special SituationsThunder

4

x4x5

5

1 2

x3

3

Opt io n - Need 3: Shooter - High arc for a hi gh bounce so Bigscan tip i t out be hind arc. 4 steps toward baseline forcing X4 tobox out away from paint. 5 sprints across lane and screens X4.4 steps back towards middle of lane. 1 takes 1 step and gets 2.2 takes 1 step to set up defender and uses screen and cuts toleft side wing. 1 continues and screens shooter (3). 3 sprints t olef t side 45. 1 spr ints towards ballside wing.

4

x4x5

5

3

2

1

4 looks to tip/pass ball out into 4's line of vision. 2 and 3 areshot ready. 1 is the safety should ball be tipped t o ballside arc.

4

x4x5

5

1 2

x3

3

Opt io n - Need 2: 4 steps toward baseline forcing X4 to b oxout away from paint. 5 sprints across lane and screens X4. 4steps back towards middle o f lane. 1 takes 1 step and gets 2 . 2takes 1 step to set up defender and uses screen and cuts downlane line to left side box. 1 continues and screens shooter (3).3 sprints t o left elbow. 1 sprints towards right side elbow.Boxes, elbows and middle of lane rebounding areas covered.


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Special SituationsIce

1

5 4

23

1's Rules: Pass before t he do uble team arrives. Pass, the ncut and g et open t o receive the pass back immediately. Ifdenied pass back, make a basket cut t o rim , then cu t ballside wing and lift to corner as 3 drives middle.

5 4

23

1

2 and 3 ' s Rules: Stay in corners about 6 feet fr om sidelineand half-court l ine. After receiving the pass from 1 , i f notpressured, hold the ball unti l the defense comes and passback to 1. If pass to 1 is denied, dribble middle.

54

2

1

3

If 1 hits Bigs 4 or 5, opposite Big flashes to ball side box.

54

2

1

3

x4

x1

If po st player's defender (X4) traps the dribbler (1), then 4flashes t o pain t area.


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Defense5

x1

x2x3

1

23

4 x4

5x5

Man Defense "5". Perimeter is in gaps 1 / 3 distance fro m man, denying "feetto the arc". Perimeter will "crawl into defender" on catch past arc. Aggressivedefense anticipating and can deny reversals. Post players 3 / 4 deny on hi ghside. On occasion, post will front to deny post catches.

Rules: We'll only switch perimeter to perimeter o r Big to b ig IF a ball isinvolved. Ex. 1 and 3 HO or 4 has ball on elbow and 5 screens 4. We wantindividual accountabilty regarding defensive assignments and don't wantopponent to use our rules against us.

2x2

5x5

3

4x4

1

x3

x1

Teaching Points: "Get it to a side and keep it on a side." "Load to Ball". "NoMiddle Principles" X2 is guarding dribbler t op shoulder forcing short cornerand not giving direct drives to rim.

Rule:"Help fro m the help side. Bluff and stay fro m the ball side."

2x2

5

x5

3

4x4

1

x3

x1

Drive Baseline: X2 forces dribbler to mid point but gets beat.Rule: "Help from hel p side" X4 slides and doubles outside the paint.Rule: "Drive We Drop" X3 "Builds a Wall" and sinks to ball level. X1 drops totandem position and has first pass out of th e trap.

Note:We don't want t o always be i n a rotat ing situation. Individual defensiveaccountabilty is stressed!

2x2

5x5

3

4x4

x1

1

x3

Direct Dr ives: X2 drives straight to rim. X1 "Bluffs and Stays" on X1 with NOcorner 3's! Rule "Help from th e help side." X5 rotates over but not up! Meet X2

ju st out si de pa in t. X3 "Dri ve Dr op Prin cipl es" an d " Buil ds a w al l". X4 dr op s a ndhas 1st pass.

Middle Dr ives: Any drive between elbows, down middle th ird o r paint. Allrules are off, st op the ball!


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DefenseBall Screen Coverages

1

5

x5

x1

"Push": Primarily used in outer thirds pick and rolls. Big (X5) yells "Push"alerting perimeter player that he's in position. X1 adjusts body and sits on topshoulder /hip forcing 1 t o reject screen and drive baseline. Big (X5) is zoning upin a flat hedge coverage.

Note: Big must be low in athletic stance to absorb dribble penetration by 1. X1must fi ght back i n play and yells "Back" to release X5 back to his man.

1

5x5

x1

"Shaq": Primarliy used in middle third pick and rolls. Big yells "Weak and Shaq"alerting perimeter player that he's in position. X1 adjusts body and sits on 1'sweak hand. X5 is zoning u p in a flat hedge coverage.

Note: Big must be low in athletic stance to absorb dribble penetration by 1. X1must fi ght back i n play and yells "Back" to release X5 back to his man.

Shot Clock Opt ions: Depending on opponent can Stay, Switch or Blitz.

1

5x5

x1

24x4

3

x3

x2

"Blitz": Big (X5) yells "Blitz" alerting perimeter player that he's in position. X1adjusts body and sits on top shoulder/hip forcing 1 to reject screen and drivebaseline. Big (X5) is zonin g u p i n a flat hedge coverage.

Note: Big must be low in athletic stance to trap 1 and not g et called forblocking foul.

Rotation: X4 looks to eat the roll (5) and X3 anticpates and looks to shoot thegaps. X2 stays because he's ball side bu t looks f or an opp ortunity.

1x1

x4

4

"Switch":Primarily used in 1 / 4 pick and rolls. Big (X4) yells "Switch" alertingperimeter player that he's in position. X1 switches onto screener (4) and X4takes 1.

Note: Big must be low in athletic stance to absorb dribble penetration by 1.Most teams will space the perimeter mismatch and attack X4. However, X1 mustbe aggressive guarding 4 and fro nt post.


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Defense5 Slam and 5 1 Slam

4 1

3

5

2x2

x5

x1

x3

x4

"5 S lam" Object ive: Get ball out of dominate post players hands or force a limitedpost player int o bad decisions.

Big to Big double in post. Opposite Big (X4) goes to trap o n flig ht of pass and isthere to trap o n catch. Big defender (X5) takes away dro p step/s pin t o baseline. X4doubles from middle and trappers form "X" with their feet.

Note: If Big (5) does an escape dribble ou t of po st, X4 returns to 4 .

4 1

3

5

2x2

x5

x1

x3 x4

Perimeter Rotat ion: X3 and X1 form tandem ready to absorb dives to rim and takepass to perimeter.

Rule: Ball side defender (X2) denies pass back out to same side perimeter (2).Note: Under pressure, Bigs usually look ball side wi ng o r area they received passfrom.

4 1

3

5

2x2

x5

x1

x3

x4

"51 Slam" Object ive: Double with a perimeter defender because offensive player islimited offensively or Big has a habit of putting ball on the floor.

Perimeter to Big double in post. 2nd number is the position we're doubling from. X1goes to trap on fl ight o f pass and is there to trap on catch. Big defender (X5) takesaway drop step/spin to baseline. X1 doubles from middle and trappers form "X" withtheir feet.

Note: Because it 's a perimeter in the trap we allow th e guard t o "dig" o r "rake" on t hepost. Tandem (X3 and X4) need to be alert fo r dives to ri m and spot ups.


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DefenseFire

x1

2

4

5

x2

x3

x4

x5

3

1

Objective: Get the ball out o f a dominant or hot perimeter player's hands. Notnecessarily looking to get a steal.

Rotation: Closest perimeter player (X1) goes and traps with X3. Interceptors(X2, X4, X5) form a triangle covering blocks and free throw line area.

Note: If possible, get X5 to cover ball side box because it's better forrotations.

x1

2

4

5x2x3

x4

x5

3

1

Rotation: X2 and X4 have pass to help side. 3 skip passes to 2 . X2 gets 2, X4gets 1, X5 gets 5 and X1 gets 4.

Trappers Rule: X1 "Sprint out of trap, sprint t o help and fi nd a home (4Man)."


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Defense5 1

1

x1

23

45

x2

x3

x4x5

"51" Objective: Disrupt offensive rhythm and get opponentout of sets.

Run and ju mp the PG. 1 dr ibbles over half court w ith X1steering 1 t o a side. Ball side wing (X2) looks t o ru n andj u m p PG.

1

x1

23

45

x2

x3

x4x5

Rule: Interceptors (X3. X4, X5) go "3 across" the free throwline extended area looking t o guard offensive playersflashing to ball.

1

x1

2

3

45

x2

x3

x4x5

Rotation: 1 h its 2 . Defense rotates to ball (2) wi th X4guarding ball, X3 guarding 5 and X2 "Sprinting to hel p".

Trappers Rule: "Sprint out of trap, Sprint to help and find ahome (Man)."


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Defense1 3

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

12

3 4

5

"13" Object ive :Force pressure in t he half c ourt and take advantage of ou r length and athleticism.

Unorthodox zone f or the European Championships that wi ll pu t players inuncomfortable positions with the ball.

Unique zone that teams don't see often and will force teams to use valuable practicetime i n preparation.

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

12

3 4

5

X4: Long, athletic player.Forces ball to a side and passes must be over his head forcing looping skip passes orlong bounce passes. Constantly checking over his shoulder looking for 2.

Can't allow PG to play in middle of f loor and mus t force to a side. On drive, will funnelball to the mi ddle of th e floor and recover to the opposite guard.

Guards high post when ball is in corner. 1 t o 3.

Sprints t o perimeter on skip passes, must stay between the receiver and the next pass.

Helps stop ball on gap penetration.

Helps dig the ball out on passes to high/low post.

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

12

3 4

5

X2 and X3: Wings maybe PG ...

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

12

3 4

5

X5: Center ...


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Defense1 3H o t

x4

x5

x1

x2x3

1

2

3 4

5

"13 Hot" Object ive : Speed up opponent and create turnovers.X4: Closes out on 1 and sets trap.X3 : Closes out on 1 and completes the trap. Also tries to stay in the passing lane of 1and 4.

X1: Denies pass corner pass to 4.X2: Plays between 2 and 3 anticipating skip pass to 2.X5: Denies pass to middle.1 t o 4 .

Note: Skip passes take us out of trapping.

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

2

3

5

4

1

X1: Closes out on 4 and sets trap.X3 : Closes out on 2 and completes the trap. Also tries to stay in the passing lane of 1and 4.

X4: Denies pass fro m 4 back t o 1.X2: Covers free throw line area while anticipating skip pass t o 2.X5: Denies low post with bottom hand in front o f 5.Note: Skip passes take us out of trapping.We're are leaving 3 open which is a very difficult pass.

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

1

2

3 4

5

1 t o 2 .


X1: Denies pass corner pass to 3.X3: Plays between 1 and 4 anticipating skip pass to 4.X5: Denies pass to middle.2 t o 3 .

Note: Skip passes take us out of trapping.

x4

x5

x1

x2 x3

2

5

1

3

4


X4: Denies pass fro m 3 back t o 2.X3: Covers free throw line area while anticipating skip pass t o 1.X5: Denies low post with bottom hand in front o f 5.Note: Skip passes take us out of trapping.We're are leaving 4 open which is a very difficult pass.


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Defense5 5

4

x4

1 2x1 x2

"55" Objective: Increase and dictate tempo as well as wear down opponent.Rotation: Full court Man to Man defense with on ball defender. Off ball defendersare 3/ 4 quarters deny, pushing offense below free throw line but able to defend i foffense goes long. Defenders are allowed to switch any screens or actions.

Note: Ball is inbounded, we'll look t o deny PG the ball and make oppone nt initiateoffense wit hout PG.

x4

2

x1

x2

14

3

x3

"55 Hot" Objective: We will trap f irst pass or force an out o f control speed dribble.Then sprint back. We will ru n at a speed dribbler and want to keep the ball ou t ofthe middle o f the fl oor. We may trap u p the sideline if it's available.

Interceptors: X2 and X3 Anticipate and read the player (1) in trap and cheat towardsthe direction 1's shoulders are facing. X2 and X3 are guarding three players (2, 3,4).Must be ready to shoot the gaps for deflections and steals.

Our # 1 r u le i n t hep r essand t r aps i s no t t o f ou l because f ou l i ng negat es hus tl e.Note: We'll allow pass back (4) and then lo ok t o deny PG the ball.

x4

2

x1

x2

14

3

x3

"55 Choke" Objective: We will trap first pass and deny reversal. Opponentconstantly passes back to inbounder and we want to catch them by surprise.

Interceptors: X2 looks to deny reversal and denies "Chokes" 4. X3 splits between 2and 3, anticipates and read the player (1) in trap and cheat towards the direction 1'sshoulders are facing.

Note: We'll allow pass back (4) and then lo ok t o deny PG the ball.

4

x4

1 2x1 x2

"55 Chase" Objective:When the ball is handed to 4, X4 will go f rom being on ballto turn ing around and looking t o deny cutters (1) to ball.

Rotation: Off ball defenders are 3/ 4 quarters deny, pushing offense below freethrow line but able to defend if offense goes long. Defenders are allowed to switchany screens o r actions.

Note: Ball is inbounded, we'll sprint back, l ook t o deny PG the ball and makeopponent initiate offense without PG.


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Defense5 5 Face

4

x4

1 2

x1x2

x3

3

5

x5

" 55 Of f " Objec ti ve : Defenders full face guard wi thdefender guarding inbounder off the ball not allowing anypasses over the top. We'll switch all screens and are tryingt o get a 5 second call.

Note: Ball is inbounded, we'll loo k t o deny PG the ball andmake opponent initiate offense wi thout PG.

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