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Great Britain U 2 0
National Team
Table o f Contents

1.

Play Sheet

2.

Transition

3.

Spread

12

4.

Horns

13

5.

Pacer

18

6.

Floppy

22

7.

Princeton

26

8.

Motion

29

9.

Zone

33

10. BLOB

41

11. SLOB

52

12. Press Offense

57

13. Special Situations

62

14. Defense

69

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Transition
Drag

3
5

2 and 3 r u n wide t o corners while 5 r i m runs then posts.


Trailer (4) touches Free Throw line f o r better angle then flat
screens 1 .

O p t i o n 1: PG looks f o r 4 rolling o r 2 lifting

5
4

2
1

2 looks inside f o r 4 posting. I f nothing, 5 sprint screens and


4 loops opposite box.

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O p t i o n 2: 1 hits 3 and follows pass t o 4 5. 3 looks inside t o


5 posting, skip t o 2 o r passes back t o 1 .

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Transition
Drag

3
4

5
2

4 sprint screens while 5 loops t o opposite box. 4 slips t o


b o x then goes opposite short corner.

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5 sprint screens 1 . 1 attacks middle 5 rolls and 3 lifts. 2


spots up, 4 opposite short corner ready f o r shot o r drop o f f
from 1.

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Transition
D r a g Get

2 3

5
4
4

4 sets a "Drag" screen o n 1 . 5 loops opposite box. 4 "Gets"


2.

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

4
1

1
2

2 sets u p defender and receives a flare screen f r o m 4 . 2


reads defense and can curl t o r i m o r cut t o wing. 4 reads
defense and can slip t o rim.

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Flare is defended, so 4 twist screens and brings 2 back t o


ball.

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Transition
D r a g Push

5
3
1

1 "Pushes" 2 t h r u t o opposite corner and 3 lifts t o 4 5. 5


goes opposite box. Trailer (4) touches free throw line t o get
a good angle and flat screens 1 .

2
4

5
3

1 and 4 work 2man game. 1 can g o either way with


emphasis being twist screens etc. 2 and 3 spot u p while 5
looks t o read action and can flash o r duck i n hard.

5
1
1

O p t i o n 1: 1 passes t o 3 , 3 looks t o work triangle between


3,2, and 5 . 1 cuts away b u t then replaces himself. 2 runs
baseline t o opposite corner while 4 sets a screen f o r 2 . 5
nail/flat sprint screens f o r 1 .

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2 and 3 spot u p i n the corners while 4 works short corner


t o short corner.
Note: o n shot, non shooting guard must be lifting and be
aware o f transition defense!

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Transition
D r a g Blast

3
2
5

3
4

1 DHO with 2 and 1 goes t o corner. 5 screens 3 .

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5
2
4

4 trail screens 2 and 2 looks f o r shot. 4 continues and gets


1 f o r shot opportunity.

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Transition
D r a g Blast T w i s t

2
5
5

3
4
4

2 runs into a flat ball screen f o r 1 . 4 flares 2 . 5 down


screens 3 .

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1 takes another dribble as 4 twist screens 2 coming back t o


ball. 1 t o 3 . 5 twist screens 3 t o opposite corner.

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Transition
Double

2
5
3

4
1

5 and 4 set a "Double Drag" screen f o r 1 . Rule: 1st Big rolls


and 2 n d Big Pops t o 45. 2 cuts t o opposite corner and 3
lifts t o 4 5.

O p t i o n 1: 1 throws back t o 4 who's looking at 5 posting.


Post Entry Rule " Cut/Screen t h r u elbow while perimeter fills
t o ball.

2
5

4
1

O p t i o n 2: 1 hits 3 while 5 follows ball t o box. 4 sets flare


screen o n 1 . 3 looks t o h i t 1 . 1 reads defense and can curl
t o r i m o r cut opposite wing. 4 reads defense and will slip i f
defenders focus o n 1 .

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3
4

Flare defended: 3 t o 4 , 3 and 2 exchange, 4 t o 1 . 4 "Passes


and Follows" t o 1 and slips t o r i m then opposite box. 5
sprint screens o n 1 .

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Transition
Double Wheel

2
4

5
3

2
4

5 and 4 set a "Double Drag" screen o n 1 . 5 and 4 twist, t u r n


and set staggers f o r 3 and 2 . While staggers are happening
1 can look t o g o 1 o n 1 .

4
5

"Spread" ending w / 1 and 5 i n 2man game, 2 and 3 i n


corners and 4 working short corner t o short corner.

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1 hits 3 , 4 and 5 stagger 2 , 3 hits 2 . 3 cuts opposite corner.


5 posts and 4 opposite box. 1 cuts t o p o f key.

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Transition
Thru

1
5

5
2

1 hits ahead t o 2 and goes opposite corner. 5 r i m runs and


posts, 4 trails and 3 lifts t o 4 5. 2 looks at 5 posting then
hits 4 .

3
5
1

2
4

4 "Pass and Follows" and looks t o slip t o r i m then opposite


box. 5 sprint screen o n 1 . 2 and 3 spot up.

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4 looks at 3 and 3 cuts backdoor then t o opposite corner. 1


lifts and 4 hits 1 .

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Transition
T h r u Scissors

3
5
2
4

4 reverses t o 3 and o n 3's catch i t initiates "Screen the


Screener" action. 1 gets 5 and 4 gets 1 .

4 gets 5 and can g o short corner t o short corner. 5 nail/flat


screens t h r u t o p o f key. 2 and 3 cut t o corners. On 1's
penetration and shot, corners must be aware o f defensive
transition!

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3
4

1 hits ahead t o 2 and cuts t o opposite box. 2 looks at 5


posting then hits 4 while 3 lifts t o 4 5.

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Spread
Spread

Option: N o Ball Screen: "Spread L o w" 1 goes 1 o n 1 f r o m


t o p o f key. Corners must be aware i f 1 penetrates and
shoots t o sprint back o n shot!

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Shot Clock: "Spread" set w / 1 and 5 i n 2man game, 2 and 3


i n corners and 4 working short corner t o short corner.

Option: "Spread 2 " o r "Spread 3 ". 1 and 5 i n 2Man game


b u t 5 sprints and gets (3) designated shooter. Opposite
corner (2) must be aware o f transition defense and sprints
back o n shot.

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Horns
Horns

4
4

Rule: Big n o t i n ball screen dives t o ball side box.

4 twist screens 1 . 1 looks f o r 4 and 5 i n Roll/Replace


action.

5
4
1

1 t o 5 then 1 d r i f t t o 4 5. 5 looks "High Low" with 4 . 2 lifts


and 5 hits 2 . 5 pass and follow action with slip then t o
opposite box. 4 sprint screen with 2 .

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

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Horns
H o r n s Scissors

3
5

1 dribbles o f f 4 t o initiate "Screen the Screener" action. 1


gets t o wing, 2 back screens 5 t o ball side b o x then 4 gets
2 who cuts t o p o f key.

3
5

1
2

5 sprint screens t o 1 . 2 spaces o u t t o 4 5. 4 short corner


waiting f o r jumper o r drop o f f pass. I f 1 attacks midle, 5
rolls and 3 lifts.

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1 looks f o r 5 posting o r 2 f o r shot. 1 hits 2 and 4 screens


f o r 1 then 4 cuts t o short corner. 1 cuts f r o m 4 5 t o 4 5. 2
t o 1.

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Horns
H o r n s Scissors T w i s t

2
5
2
4

1 dribbles o f f 4's screen. 3 cuts t o ball side corner. 2 sets


diagonal r i p screen o n 5 t o block.

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2 sets back screen o n 4 after 4's ball screen. 1 t o 4 lob.

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Horns
H o r n s Wheel

2
5
4

4 gets 1 then 5 and 4 sprint stagger screen f o r 3 while 2


cuts t o r i m and posts.

5 and 4 sprint stagger screen f o r 2 . 3 t o 2 .

2
3

1
1

3 down screens f o r 5 then cuts t o corner. 1 cuts t o p o f key.


2 hits 1 and cuts t o corner while 5 nail screens f o r 1 .

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1 and 5 2Man game. Shooters i n corners while 4 works


short corner t o short corner.

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Horns
H o r n s Wheel

Post Option: Wrinkle: "H o r n s Wheel T w i s t" Post Option: 4


gets 1 then 5 and 4 sprint stagger screen f o r 3 . 2 cross
screens and gets 5 . 2 continues t o opposite w i n g / 4 5.

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Pacer
Pacer Florida

5
5

1 hits 4 and middle cuts t o set a flex screen o n opposite


b o x f o r 3 . 5 sets a down screen f o r 1 who cuts t o opposite
elbow.

5
1

O p t i o n 2: I f 1 denied, 4 DHO with 1 o r 4 DHO with 2 as 3


lifts. 5 hard duck in. 4 look "High Low" action.

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4 t o 1 . 1 and 5 2Man game while 3 and 4 stagger screen f o r


2.

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Pacer
Pacer Hornets

2
1

3
5

1 t o 4 , 1 cuts looking f o r HO f r o m 4 then sets a down


screen o n 2 , 2 curls over the t o p cuts t o r i m then opposite
corner. 1 peels back and looks f o r DHO f r o m 4 and they
play 2Man game. 5 pops t o t o p o f key and 3 lifts t o
opposite 4 5.

1 and 4 play 2Man game and can twist screen etc. 4 reads
defense and may fake HO and r i p t o rim. I f nothing, 1 t o 5 .
5 looks "High Low" with 4 .

x3

1
5

5 dribble @3's defender which initiates "Princeton" action. 3


cuts backdoor then opposite corner. 4 lifts t o p o f key and 2
lifts getting ready f o r DHO f r o m 5 .

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4

5 DHO with 2 and they play 2Man game. I f nothing, 2 t o 4 .


4 looks "High Low" with 5 . I f nothing, "Princeton" action o n
3 r d side.

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Pacer
Pacer Hornets T w i s t
3
2
3

2
5
5

4
1

5 and 4 set "Squeeze Screen" and come together after 2


cuts between them. 1 looks 2 t o p o f key and 3 i n corner.
1 t o 4 , 1 sets a down screen o n 2 , 2 curls over the t o p and
t o r i m and sets a screen f o r 3 . 1 peels back t o wing and
looks f o r pass f r o m 4 . 3 uses 2's screen and cuts t o ball
side corner. 2 sprints u p towards t o p o f key.

2 doesn't shoot, 5 turns and screens 2 . 5 Rolls t o r i m while


4 lifts t o p o f key and is a throw back option.

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Pacer
Pacer Punch

2
4
4

1 t o 5 , 1 middle cut and sets flex screen o n 2 , 2 cuts t o ball


side b o x and 3 lifts t o ball side wing. 4 down screens f o r 1
who cuts t o opposite 4 5. I f nothing, 5 hits 3 .

2
5
4
3

1 can call 5 o u t with step u p screen and play 2Man game.4


goes short corner, 3 spaces t o opposite 4 5 with 2 i n the
corner.

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5 and 4 set stagger screens f o r 3 who looks t o attack. 2


sets a back screen f o r 5 who rolls t o opposite box. 2 cuts t o
opposite corner. 3 t o 1 , 1 t o 5 .

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Floppy
Floppy

2
5

3
1

1 DHO with 3 . 5 , 2 and 4 set triple stagger screens f o r 1 . I f


1 doesn't use triple staggers then 1 uses Floppy set. 1 can
g o o f f either screens 2 goes opposite.

3 may have an opportunity t o g o "1 o n 1" and should keep


the defense honest. 1 and 2 read the defense and look t o
curl/fade then g o t o wings.

4
5

1
2

Rule: 3 hits wing and sprints opposite corner. Wing o n


catch (1) looks at post (4) f o r a 2 count. Ball side Big loops
t o opposite b o x (4) and Big opposite b o x (5) sprint screens
t o wing (1). Encourage Big t o change types o f screens Ex.
flat, step up, traditional, twist etc.

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O p t i o n 1: A t t a c k Baseline: 5 rolls t o rim, 4 flashes free


throw area, 3 and 2 shot ready.

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Floppy
Floppy

5
2

O p t i o n 2: A t t a c k Middle: 5 rolls t o rim, 4 can blast in, 1


hits 2 .

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2 looks t o 4 posting f o r 2 count then 4 loops t o opposite


short corner while 5 sprint screens 2 . 3 lifts o n attack
middle while 1 spaces o u t ready f o r pass f r o m 2 .

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Floppy
Floppy L

2
5

3
1

1 DHO with 3 . 5 , 2 and 4 set triple stagger screens f o r 1 . I f


1 doesn't use triple staggers then 1 uses Floppy set. 1 can
g o o f f either screens 2 goes opposite.

3 may have an opportunity t o g o "1 o n 1" and should keep


the defense honest. 1 and 2 read the defense and look t o
curl/fade then g o t o wings.

4
1

3 h i t 1 and sprints opposite corner. 4 and 5 set "L" screen


on 1.

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O p t i o n 1: Attack Baseline: Rule: Whichever Big dribbler (1)


uses rolls. 2 n d Big can pop/follow with 2 n d screen.

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Floppy
Floppy L

3
4

5 follows with another screen o n 1 . 4 loops opposite b o x


while 1 and 5 play 2Man game.

4 twist screens 1 . 1 changes directions and comes back o f f


4 . 1 and 4 play 2Man game. 4 rolls t o r i m as 5 reads
situation and flashes free throw area o r ducks i n hard. 2
and 3 shot ready.

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O p t i o n 2: Attack Middle: Rule: Whichever Big dribbler (1)


uses rolls. 2 n d Big can pop/follow with 2 n d screen.

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Princeton
Princeton 2 3

Wing Option: Rule: 1 hits wing and sprints opposite corner.


5 lifts t o p o f key/lane line extended. 4 sets immediate ball
screen o n 2 .

2 can catch and r i p baseline. I f not, 2 t o 5 , 4 rolls t o r i m


and 5 looks "High Low" action with 4 .

1
4

1
x1

x3

2
5

5 initiates "Princeton Action" with dribble @3. Note:


Regarding Handoffs- Make sure Big dribbles at defenders
n o t teammates. 3 backdoor cuts t o r i m then opposite
corner. We can have a call t o post u p 3 . 4 lifts t o t o p o f key.
1 gets ready f o r DHO.

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2
4

5 DHO with 1 . 1 and 5 play 2Man game. I f nothing, 5 rolls


t o r i m and 1 hits 4 . 4 looks f o r "High Low" action with 5 .

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Princeton
Princeton 4 5

2
1
3

3
5

Post Option: Rule: 1 hits Big (4) and looks f o r HO with 1 .


Wing (2) cuts backdoor t o r i m then opposite corner while 5
lifts t o p o f key.

4 DHO with 1 . Note: 4 reads defense and may have a r i p t o


rim. 1 and 4 play 2Man game. I f nothing, 1 hits 5 , 4 rolls t o
r i m and 1 goes t o 4 5. 5 looks "High Low" action with 4 .

3
4
2
3

x3

1
5

5 inititiates "Princeton Action" with dribble @3. Note:


Regarding Handoffs- Make sure Big dribbles at defenders
n o t teammates. 3 backdoor cuts t o r i m then opposite
corner. We can have a call t o post 3 . 4 lifts t o p o f key. 1
gets ready f o r DHO.

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x2

5
4

5 DHO with 2 . 2 and 5 play 2Man game. I f nothing, 5 rolls


t o r i m and 1 hits 4 . 4 looks f o r "High Low" action with 5 .

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Princeton
Princeton Scissors

2
4

Shooter Option: 1 passes away f r o m shooter, hits 3 and


sprints opposite corner. 5 screens 3 while 4 pops t o t o p o f
key/lane line extended.

3 can catch and r i p baseline. I f not, 3 hits 4 then goes t o


corner, 5 rolls t o r i m and 4 looks "High Low" action with 5 .

2
2
4

On 4's catch, 2 cuts backdoor and initiates "Screen the


Screener" action with 2 getting 5 and 4 getting 2 . 1 lifts t o
wing and 4 hits 1 .

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3
4

1 has many options: h i t 2 t o p o f key, 4 slipping t o r i m o r


wait f o r a sprint screen encouraging different types o r
screens ex. flat, step up, traditional, twist etc. f r o m 5 .

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Motion
Motion 4 3

1
3

5
2

M o t i o n Rules: Guard t o Guard o r shallow cuts n o action.


Guard t o Wing: 1 hits 4 and cuts t o opposite box. 2 n d
cutter (2) gets screen f r o m 5 and cuts t o ballside box.

After 2 clears 5 , 5 screens away f o r 3 who cuts t o p o f key. 4


looks f o r 2 posting o r 3 t o p o f key.

2
5

4
3

4 reverses t o 3 and 2 back screens 4 t o opposite box. 1 "L"


cuts and pops t o wing. This can be an iso opportunity f o r 1 .
3 t o 1.

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2
5

1
3

1 looks f o r 4 posting o r 2 coming o f f stagger screens by 5


and 3 .

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Motion
Motion 5

1
3

5
2

Post Option: 1 hits 5 and sprints f o r HO f r o m 5 and goes


opposite box. 2 sprints o f f 1's back and looks f o r HO f r o m
5 and goes opposite box.

1
3

2
5

5 looks f o r 1 and 2 posting. I f nothing, 5 hits a wing (4) and


continuity begins.

2
5

5 gets 3 who cuts t o p o f key. 4 looks at 2 posting then hits


3.

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4 reverses t o 3 and 2 back screens 4 t o opposite box. 1 "L"


cuts and pops t o wing. This can be an iso opportunity f o r 1 .
3 t o 1.

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Motion
Motion 5

4
1

5
3

1 looks f o r 4 posting o r 2 coming o f f stagger screens by 5


and 3 .

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Motion
M o t i o n Scissors

5
3

5
1

Option: D r i b b l e Entry: 1 dribbles at wing (4) who cuts back


door and looks t o post i f it's a mismatch. No post available,
4 upscreens 5 and this initiates "Screen the Screener" action
with 4 screening 5 into the post then 2 getting 4 .

5
2

1 holds f o r a second then turns and gets 5 . 3 looks at 5


posting. 2 and 4 set stagger screens f o r 1 cutting t o p o f
key.

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1 gives hard look at 5 posting then reverses t o 4 who hits


3 . 5 back screens 1 who cuts t o opposite box.

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Zone
Cutters

3
5

x4

4
2

x2

As soon as 1 dribbles and declares a side, opposite wing (3)


sprints t o ball side corner. 1 attacks t o p o f zone (X2) and
looks t o kick t o 2 , 4 screens bottom o f zone.

5 flashes m i d post area, 2 looks f o r 4 posting o r short


corner, 5 m i d post o r 3 i n corner. 2 t o 3 and we have an
overload.

5
2

Look t o work the overload. I f nothing 3 t o 2 . On 3's pass, 3


sprints t o opposite wing. 2 t o 1 and 2 sprints opposite
short corner o r wing. 1 dribbles t o left.

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3
1

1 attacks t o p o f zone, 5 follow f o r possible pass f r o m 1 . 1


hits 3 . On pass t o 3 Bigs Rule: "X". 5 dives t o ball side b o x
o r short corner 4 flashes m i d post area. We have now
overloaded t o the left.

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Zone
BU

2
5

x1

x2

3
x1

x2

1 dribbles @ shooter and pushes 2 t h r u t o opposite corner.


Ball side Big (4) loops t o opposite box. Opposite b o x Big (5)
sprint screen and screens t o p o f zone (x2).

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1 reverse dribbles, 5 screens 1 and rolls.1 attacks t o p o f


zone hoping t o draw (X1). 1 looks f o r 4 blasting i n and
kicks t o 3 o r 2 .

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Zone
Shell

4 o u t 1 in. Perimeter looking t o flash, cut and overload a


side. 5 has freedom t o o n ball screen zone, work short
corner t o shorter, flash free throw line area etc. Opposite
corners are always looking t o threaten diagonal pass f o r
shot o r lob.

2
5

x5

4
3

x3

x2

Option: Random Overload 1 attacks t o p o f zone (X1). 4


cuts t o ballside wing. X3 has t o take 4 . 4 hits 2 f o r shot. X5
has long slide t o get shooter i n corner (2).

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1 t o 3 , 5 o n ball screens 3 , 3 attacks middle 5 rolls and 4


lifts. 1 spaces t o opposite 4 5 and 2 is shot ready.

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Zone
Stack

4
2

3
1

x3

x5

x4

x1

1 attacks t o p o f zone (X1) t o occupy zone. 5 and 4 screen


outside o f zone b u t X3 has cheated o u t t o cover 3 . Bigs
Rule: "Top Big i n stack screens middle o f zone (X5) and
bottom Big reads defense and can curl over t o p o r p o p
short corner."

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x3 x5

x4

x1

1 t o 2 , pass away f r o m shooter (3). Bigs Rule: "Stack


opposite pass".

5
4

5
4

2 holds f o r a second so zone shifts. 2 hits 1 and 1 attacks


t o p o f zone (X1) t o occupy zone. 5 and 4 screen outside o f
zone and 3 cuts o f f screens t o wing. 1 t o 3 .

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Zone
Louisville

4
2

3
1

5 and 4 flash t o elbows and 1 hits either Big. 1 hits 4 .

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x4

x5

x3

Rule: On Bigs catch: 1 . looks shot 2 . Opposite Big (5) face


cutting middle o f zone t o rim. 3 . Opposite wing (3) cutting
down i n vision f o r a pass. 4 . 1 cuts t o opposite lane line
extended.

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Zone
Exchange

1 passes t o shooter (2) and 4 pops t o corner. 2 hits 4 and


cuts hard t o b o x f o r possible "Give and Go".

2 has "Butt t o the baseline" t o set u p defense. 5 flashes


elbow, 3 cuts t o p o f key and 1 fills t o 4 5. 4 hits 1 and
down screen 2 .

x4

x5
x2

1
1

1 "Sells i t" 1 dribble towards t o p o f key then brings i t back


t o wing and hits 2 i n corner o r 4 slipping.

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O p t i o n Lob: "Exchange T w i s t" Instead o f "Selling I t" 1


reverses t o 3 , 2 back screens 4 t o rim, 5 flashes middle t o
occupy X5. 1 down screens f o r shooter (2). 3 looks lob t o 4
o r 2 f o r jumper.

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Zone
Fade

5
3

x3

x1

1 t o 2 . 3 cuts t o paint/rim. 2 holds f o r 1 count t o let zone


shift. Bigs Rule: "X opposite the pass".

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x3

x1

2
1

2 t o 1 . 1 attacks t o p o f zone. 5 and 4 screen t o p and


bottom o f zone while 3 sprints o f f looking f o r shot. Bigs
read defense and can slip i f zone cheats out.

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Zone
Bounce

x3

3
1

1 t o 3 (Player catching lob) 1 cuts opposite wing and 2 cuts


t o p o f key.

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5
x5

x4

1
2

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


3.

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BLOB
Box 1

2 u p screens 3 t o r i m then 4 and 5 stagger f o r 2 . 1 looks


hard at: 3 posting, 2's jumper and Bigs slipping. 4 can p o p
f o r safety. 1 inbounds and sprints t o p o f key.

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"Squeeze" Option: 2 u p screens 3 t o r i m (can't take more


than a step) and comes o f f 4 and 5 "Squeeze Screen" t o
corner. 4 pops f o r safety. 1 inbounds and sprints t o p o f
key.

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BLOB
Box 2
1

4
3

4 and 5 stagger screen f o r 3 then stagger screen f o r 2 . 1 t o


3, 3 t o 2.

3
1
2

I f time permits, 5 loops opposite corner and 4 sprint


screens 1 and they play 2Man game.

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4 and 5 stagger screen f o r 1 . 4 goes opposite short corner


and 5 posts. 2 t o 1 .

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BLOB
Box 2 T w i s t
12

4 and 5 stagger screen f o r 3 who continue t o ballside


corner.

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5
4

2 gets 4 . 4 cuts t o rim. 5 gets 2 . 2 cuts t o ballside wing and


5 dives t o rim. 1 looks at 4 and 5 diving and 2 and 3 o n
wings.

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Box 3
1
5

3 pops t o p o f key f o r safety. 2 diagonal screens 4 t o the


opposite box. 5 screens 2 at the elbow and cuts t o
wing/corner. 1 inbounds ball and sprints t o t o p o f key.

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Box 4
1

5 and 4 cross screen f o r 2 and 3 who cut t o corner and


wing respectively. I f 5's defender hedges screen 5 looks t o
slip t o rim. I f needed, 4 can p o p t o p o f key f o r safety. 1 t o
2, 2 t o 3.

4
1

1 doesn't shoot, 4 turns and sets o n ball screen o n 1 . 1


plays "Pick and Roll" with 4 rolling and 5 lifting.

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5 and 4 stagger screen 1 t o t o p o f key. 3 t o 1 . 1 can shoot


o r r i p t o open side (Right) with 5 posting etc.

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BLOB
Box 5
1

5 steps i n then pops t o ballside corner. 1 hits 5 and sprints


i n f o r HO f r o m 5 .

5
1

3 and 4 stagger screen f o r 5 cutting t o ballside box. 2 looks


f o r 5 posting.

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4

3 and 4 set stagger screens f o r 2 cutting t o p o f key. 1 and


5 play 2Man game with 1 looking t o score, 5 rolling o r 2
t o p o f key.

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BLOB
Box 5 T w i s t
1

x5

x5

As soon as the official hands 1 the ball, 2 sprints diagonal o f f 4's screen t o ball side
4 5. 3 sprints o f f 2's b u t t and gets 5 .

After 5 has already gone f o r the initial lob, 4 will sprint t o the r i m looking f o r lob f r o m
1.

5 takes one o r t w o quick steps o u t toward the corner. 3 down screens f o r 5 (must
head-hunt 5's defender o n the down screen). 5 then curls back around the screen f o r
the lob pass and 3 steps t o short corner.

2 n d O p t i o n: 1 lobs t o 4 f o r the l a y - u p / d u n k o r 3 stepping o f f t o short corner. 2 is a


safety.

1 s t O p t i o n: 1 lobs t o 5 f o r the l a y - u p / d u n k o r 3 short corner.


I f lob t o 5 is n o t available, 5 clears o u t t o the opposite short corner area.

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Corner

3
5
4
2
1

1 curls around the stack then t o opposite 45. 2 curls the


stack t o paint.

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4

2
1

2 back screens 4 t o r i m then 5 screens 2 .

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4 Across
1

1
3
3

x3

2 cuts ball side corner. 5 cuts 1st t o opposite b o x and 4


cuts t o open area i n middle o f zone o r blast t o ball side
box. 3 reads the defense and can flash t o opposite corner
o r flash t o p o f key as safety. i f 1 hits 3 , 4 o r 5 , 1 cuts t o p o f
key.

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D r a g Option: 1 hits 2 . 2 attacks gap i n zone hoping t o drag


X3. 1 steps i n corner. 2 t o 1 shot.

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Line
1
x3

x4
x5

2
5
4
3

2 cuts t o ballside corner and 3 cuts t o ball side w i n g / 4 5


area.

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5
4
3

5 screeens middle o f zone (X5) and 4 cuts t o rim. 1


inbounds and cuts t o p o f key.

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BLOB
Exchange
1

3
1

4 pops t o corner while 2 dives t o rim. 5 posts t o occupy


middle o f zone and 3 cuts ball side wing.1 t o 4 and 1 cuts
t o p o f key.

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2 has "Butt t o the baseline" t o set u p defense. 5 flashes


elbow, 4 hits 3 and down screens 2 . 3 "Sells i t" 1 dribble
towards t o p o f key then brings i t back t o wing and hits 2 i n
corner o r 4 slipping.

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SLOB
Georgetown

4
3

5
1

Can be used anywhere o n the court t o get the ball i n


against pressure. 2 cuts first and loops around t o opposite
corner. 4 flashes u p court (In half court set 4 5) and can be
a pressure release. 5 turns and gets 1 . 1 flashes t o ball.

3 t o 1 . 4 back screens 3 who sprints i n and cuts t o r i m then


ballside corner.

2
5
x3

1
1

5 sprint screens 1 and rolls t o rim. 2 and 3 are shot ready


i n corner. 4 lifts and is the throw back option.

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

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Zipper

1
3

2
5

4
1

1 zipper cuts o f f 5 t o t o p o f lane line extended. 2 starts i n


corner and 4 sets screen o n 1 . 1 plays Roll/Replace action
with shooters i n corner

2
4

1 hits "Throw Back" (5). 5 "looks "High Low" with 4 . I f


niothing, 5 and 3 play 2Man game with DHO o r "Pass and
Follow" action.

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1 Roll/Replace action with shooters i n corners.1 can h i t


replace (5) and 3 and 5 can play 2Man game.

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SLOB
Z i p p e r Get

2
5

1 zipper cuts o f f 5 t o t o p o f lane line extended. 2 starts i n


corner and 4 sets u p screen f o r 2 with "Beilein Screen" 2
Man game between 2 and 4 . 3 t o 1 .

5
4
3
1

4 twist screens 2 and sets a flare screen o n 2 . 4 reads


defense and looks t o slip. 5 has "Iso" i n post.

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4 sets "Beilein Screen" f o r 2 . 2 Reads defense: can cut


straight u p o r curl t o rim. 4 reacts t o 2's cut and can p o p t o
wing o r post. 5 has "iso" 1 o n 1 i n post.

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SLOB
Z i p p e r Wheel

5
3

4
2

4 and 5 stagger screen f o r 2 then stagger screen f o r 1 . 3 t o


2 and 3 goes corner then 2 t o 1 .

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5 gets 4 and continues t o opposite box. 4 sprints screen


and can use a variety o f screens ex. "Step Out". 1 and 4 play
2Man, 5 can duck i n while 2 and 3 are shot ready.

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SLOB
Zipper Twist

1
5

4 and 5 set a stagger f o r 2 (starts corner) who cuts o f f t o


the wing/corner. 1 then sets a diagonal screen f o r 4 going
t o rim. 5 then screens down f o r 1 . 3 looks f o r 2 o n wing, 4
posting and 1 t o p o f key.

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Press Offense
Spurs
4

4
3

2
3
1
5

2 and 3 break t o the 3 point line extended. 1 flashes middle


o f the floor. 5 goes deep. 4 hits 3 . Like having the biggest
perimeter player catching initial pass especially vs. trapping
press.

3's 1st option is t o h i t 1 i n the middle, i f h i t 1 , 2 and 3


follow down sidelines. 1 can push the break via dribble o r
pass.
Rule: I f you're middle (1) cut o n angle u p the court t o
sideline. I f you're sideline (2) cut o n angle t o the middle. 3
looks f o r 1 and 2 .

4
3

4
3
2

I f 1 isn't open, 3 reverses t o 4 . On the reversal pass t o 4 .


Rule: I f you're middle (2) cut o n angle back towards 4 t o
sideline. I f you're sideline (1) cut o n angle t o the middle. 4
hits 2 . 1 cuts o n angle u p the court sideline. 3 cuts o n angle
middle.

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4 hits 2 . 1 cuts o n angle u p the court sideline. 3 cuts o n


angle middle.

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Press Offense
Spurs
4

2
3

O p t i o n 2: "H o m e r u n": 1 and 5 flash hard yelling f o r ball. 3


back screens 2 going long t o the r i m then 4 steps t o ball. 4
looks f o r 2 deep and short options with 1 , 3 and 5 .

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Press Offense
North
4

1 dribbling u p court vs. aggressive pressure. 5 peels back


and sets a "North" screen t o free u p 1 . 1 attacks o f f 5's
screen i n transition.

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Press Offense
Ladder
4

1 backscreens 5 . 5 goes long and then curls back as


emergency outlet t o j u m p circle. 2 and 3 set a stagger f o r
1 . 1 cuts t o ball. 3 gets 2 . 2 cuts t o ball then 3 flashes back
t o ball.

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Press Offense
Triangle

2
34

5
1

34

3 / 4 is inbounder. 3 / 4 starts at half court and cuts u p court


ball side wing. 5 gets 1 and 1 cuts over t o p o f 5 towards
opponent basket. 5 then turns and gets 2 and 2 cuts over
t o p u p the court. 5 steps back t o ball.

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Special Situations
Magic
3

1
34

Substitute and get 3 shooters o n floor. 1 and 5 stagger


screen f o r 2 . 2 cuts ballside wing. 3 gets 1 who cuts
opposite wing.

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5 gets 4 who cuts 4 5 lane line extended. 5 pops t o open


area.

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Special Situations
Box 2 T w i s t
12

4 and 5 stagger screen f o r 3 who continue t o ballside


corner.

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5
4

2 gets 4 . 4 cuts t o rim. 5 gets 2 . 2 cuts t o ballside wing and


5 dives t o rim. 1 looks at 4 and 5 diving and 2 and 3 o n
wings.

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Special Situations
Zipper Twist

1
5

4 and 5 set a stagger f o r 2 (starts corner) who cuts o f f t o


the wing/corner. 1 then sets a diagonal screen f o r 4 going
t o rim. 5 then screens down f o r 1 . 3 looks f o r 2 o n wing, 4
posting and 1 t o p o f key.

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Special Situations
Diamond

1
3

34

Best passer is inbounder. 2 and 5 stagger screen f o r 3 who


cuts opposite wing. 2 cuts ball side wing. 1 back screens 5
t o r i m and 1 cuts t o p o f key.

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Special Situations
Valpo
4

L o n g Option: 2 and 3 step towards the ball then g o long.1


backscreens 3 then 1 curls as high as defense allows. 4 t o
5 . 5 looks f o r shot, 2 and 3 o n wings and 1 following play.
Remember: 1 dribble per second.

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Short Option: 2 and 3 step towards the ball then g o long.1


backscreens 3 then curls as high as defense allows. 4 t o 1 .
5 sets transition "Flat" screen f o r 1 . 2 and 3 sprint t o wings.
Remember: 1 dribble per second.

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Special Situations
Thunder

x5

x4

x5

x4

x3

3
1

1
2

O p t i o n - Need 3: Shooter - High arc f o r a high bounce so Bigs


can t i p i t o u t behind arc. 4 steps toward baseline forcing X4 t o
b o x o u t away f r o m paint. 5 sprints across lane and screens X4.
4 steps back towards middle o f lane. 1 takes 1 step and gets 2 .
2 takes 1 step t o set u p defender and uses screen and cuts t o
left side wing. 1 continues and screens shooter (3). 3 sprints t o
left side 4 5. 1 sprints towards ballside wing.

x5

x4

4
x3

3
1

O p t i o n - Need 2: 4 steps toward baseline forcing X4 t o b o x


o u t away f r o m paint. 5 sprints across lane and screens X4. 4
steps back towards middle o f lane. 1 takes 1 step and gets 2 . 2
takes 1 step t o set u p defender and uses screen and cuts down
lane line t o 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 o f lane rebounding areas covered.
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4 looks t o tip/pass ball o u t into 4's line o f vision. 2 and 3 are


shot ready. 1 is the safety should ball be tipped t o ballside arc.

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Special Situations
Ice

1 ' s Rules: Pass before the double team arrives. Pass, then
cut and get open t o receive the pass back immediately. I f
denied pass back, make a basket cut t o rim, then cut ball
side wing and l i f t t o corner as 3 drives middle.

2 a n d 3 ' s Rules: Stay i n corners about 6 feet f r o m sideline


and half-court line. After receiving the pass f r o m 1 , i f n o t
pressured, hold the ball until the defense comes and pass
back t o 1 . I f pass t o 1 is denied, dribble middle.

4
x4

x1

1
3

I f 1 hits Bigs 4 o r 5 , opposite Big flashes t o ball side box.

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I f post player's defender (X4) traps the dribbler (1), then 4


flashes t o paint area.

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Defense
5
4

5
3

x2

x3

x4

x4

x5

x5

x3

x2

3
1

x1

x1

M a n Defense "5 ". Perimeter is i n gaps 1 / 3 distance f r o m man, denying "feet


t o the arc". Perimeter will "crawl into defender" o n catch past arc. Aggressive
defense anticipating and can deny reversals. Post players 3 / 4 deny o n high
side. On occasion, post will front t o deny post catches.

Teaching Points: "Get i t t o a side and keep i t o n a side." "Load t o Ball". "No
Middle Principles" X2 is guarding dribbler t o p shoulder forcing short corner
and n o t giving direct drives t o rim.
Rule:"Help f r o m the help side. Bluff and stay f r o m the ball side."

Rules: We'll only switch perimeter t o perimeter o r Big t o b i g IF a ball is


involved. Ex. 1 and 3 HO o r 4 has ball o n elbow and 5 screens 4 . We want
individual accountabilty regarding defensive assignments and don't want
opponent t o use our rules against us.

4
x3

5
x5

x4

x5

x3
x2

3
1

x1

D r i v e Baseline: X2 forces dribbler t o m i d point b u t gets beat.


Rule: "Help f r o m help side" X4 slides and doubles outside the paint.
Rule: "Drive We Drop" X3 "Builds a Wall" and sinks t o ball level. X1 drops t o
tandem position and has first pass o u t o f the trap.
Note: We don't want t o always be i n a rotating situation. Individual defensive
accountabilty is stressed!
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4

x1
x2

x4

Direct Drives: X2 drives straight t o rim. X1 "Bluffs and Stays" o n X1 with NO


corner 3's! Rule "Help f r o m the help side." X5 rotates over b u t n o t up! Meet X2
just outside paint. X3 "Drive Drop Principles" and "Builds a wall". X4 drops and
has 1st pass.
M i d d l e Drives: Any drive between elbows, down middle third o r paint. All
rules are off, stop the ball!

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Ball Screen Coverages

x5

x5 5

x1

x1

"Push": Primarily used i n outer thirds pick and rolls. Big (X5) yells "Push"
alerting perimeter player that he's i n position. X1 adjusts body and sits o n t o p
shoulder/hip forcing 1 t o reject screen and drive baseline. Big (X5) is zoning u p
i n a flat hedge coverage.
Note: Big must be low i n athletic stance t o absorb dribble penetration by 1 . X1
must fight back i n play and yells "Back" t o release X5 back t o his man.

"Shaq": Primarliy used i n middle third pick and rolls. Big yells "Weak and Shaq"
alerting perimeter player that he's i n position. X1 adjusts body and sits o n 1's
weak hand. X5 is zoning u p i n a flat hedge coverage.
Note: Big must be low i n athletic stance t o absorb dribble penetration by 1 . X1
must fight back i n play and yells "Back" t o release X5 back t o his man.
Shot Clock Options: Depending o n opponent can Stay, Switch o r Blitz.

x2

x4
x3

x1

x4

x5

x1

"Blitz": Big (X5) yells "Blitz" alerting perimeter player that he's i n position. X1
adjusts body and sits o n t o p shoulder/hip forcing 1 t o reject screen and drive
baseline. Big (X5) is zoning u p i n a flat hedge coverage.

"Switch": Primarily used i n 1 / 4 pick and rolls. Big (X4) yells "Switch" alerting
perimeter player that he's i n position. X1 switches onto screener (4) and X4
takes 1 .

Note: Big must be low i n athletic stance t o trap 1 and n o t get called f o r
blocking foul.

Note: Big must be low i n athletic stance t o absorb dribble penetration by 1 .


Most teams will space the perimeter mismatch and attack X4. However, X1 must
be aggressive guarding 4 and front post.

Rotation: X4 looks t o eat the roll (5) and X3 anticpates and looks t o shoot the
gaps. X2 stays because he's ball side b u t looks f o r an opportunity.

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Defense
5 Slam a n d 5 1 Slam
x5

x5

x3

x3

x2

x4

x1

5
x2

x1

x4

2
4

"5 Slam" Objective: Get ball o u t o f dominate post players hands o r force a limited
post player into bad decisions.

Perimeter Rotation: X3 and X1 f o r m tandem ready t o absorb dives t o r i m and take


pass t o perimeter.

Big t o Big double i n post. Opposite Big (X4) goes t o trap o n flight o f pass and is
there t o trap o n catch. Big defender (X5) takes away drop step/spin t o baseline. X4
doubles f r o m middle and trappers f o r m "X" with their feet.

Rule: Ball side defender (X2) denies pass back o u t t o same side perimeter (2).

Note: If Big (5) does an escape dribble o u t o f post, X4 returns t o 4 .

x5
x3

x2

x4
x1

"5 1 Slam" Objective: Double with a perimeter defender because offensive player is
limited offensively o r Big has a habit o f putting ball o n the floor.
Perimeter t o Big double i n post. 2 n d number is the position we're doubling from. X1
goes t o trap o n flight o f pass and is there t o trap o n catch. Big defender (X5) takes
away drop step/spin t o baseline. X1 doubles f r o m middle and trappers f o r m "X" with
their feet.
Note: Because it's a perimeter i n the trap we allow the guard t o "d i g" o r "rake" o n the
post. Tandem (X3 and X4) need t o be alert f o r dives t o r i m and spot ups.
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Note: Under pressure, Bigs usually look ball side wing o r area they received pass
from.

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Fire

x5

x3
x2

3
4

x3

x1
x4

x2 5

x5

x4

x1

Objective: Get the ball o u t o f a dominant o r h o t perimeter player's hands. Not


necessarily looking t o get a steal.

Rotation: X2 and X4 have pass t o help side. 3 skip passes t o 2 . X2 gets 2 , X4


gets 1 , X5 gets 5 and X1 gets 4 .

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

Trappers Rule: X1 "Sprint o u t o f trap, sprint t o help and find a home (4Man)."

Note: I f possible, get X5 t o cover ball side b o x because it's better f o r


rotations.

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Defense
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3
x3

3
x3

x2

5 x5

x4

5 x5

x4

4
x2

x1

x1

"5 1" Objective: Disrupt offensive rhythm and get opponent


o u t o f sets.
Run and j u m p the PG. 1 dribbles over half court with X1
steering 1 t o a side. Ball side wing (X2) looks t o r u n and
j u m p PG.

3
x3

5 x5

x4
x2
x1

1
Rotation: 1 hits 2 . Defense rotates t o ball (2) with X4
guarding ball, X3 guarding 5 and X2 "Sprinting t o help".
Trappers Rule: "Sprint o u t o f trap, Sprint t o help and find a
home (Man)."

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Rule: Interceptors (X3. X4, X5) g o "3 across" the free throw
line extended area looking t o guard offensive players
flashing t o ball.

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Defense
13
3

x1

x2

x5

x4

x1

x3

x2

x5

x4

x3

"1 3" Objective:

X4: Long, athletic player.

Force pressure i n the half court and take advantage o f our length and athleticism.

Forces ball t o a side and passes must be over his head forcing looping skip passes o r
long bounce passes. Constantly checking over his shoulder looking f o r 2 .

Unorthodox zone f o r the European Championships that will p u t players i n


uncomfortable positions with the ball.

Can't allow PG t o play i n middle o f floor and must force t o a side. On drive, will funnel
ball t o the middle o f the floor and recover t o the opposite guard.

Unique zone that teams don't see often and will force teams t o use valuable practice
time i n preparation.

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


Sprints t o perimeter o n skip passes, must stay between the receiver and the next pass.
Helps stop ball o n gap penetration.
Helps d i g the ball o u t o n passes t o high/low post.

x1

x2

x5

x4

X 2 a n d X3: Wings maybe PG ...

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x2

x3

X5: Center ...

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x4

x3

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Defense
1 3 Hot
3

x2

x1

x1

5x5
x3

x2

x5

x3
x4

x4

1
1

"1 3 H o t" Objective: Speed u p opponent and create turnovers.

X1: Closes o u t o n 4 and sets trap.

X4: Closes o u t o n 1 and sets trap.

X 3: Closes o u t o n 2 and completes the trap. Also tries t o stay i n the passing lane o f 1
and 4 .

X 3: Closes o u t o n 1 and completes the trap. Also tries t o stay i n the passing lane o f 1
and 4 .

X4: Denies pass f r o m 4 back t o 1 .

X1: Denies pass corner pass t o 4 .

X2: Covers free throw line area while anticipating skip pass t o 2 .

X2: Plays between 2 and 3 anticipating skip pass t o 2 .

X5: Denies low post with bottom hand i n front o f 5 .

X5: Denies pass t o middle.

Note: Skip passes take us o u t o f trapping.

1 t o 4.

We're are leaving 3 open which is a very difficult pass.

Note: Skip passes take us o u t o f trapping.

4
x1

x2

x5

x1
x55

x2

x3

x3

x4

1
2

x4

1
1 t o 2.

X1: Closes o u t o n 4 and sets trap.

X2: Closes o u t o n 2 and sets trap.

X 2: Closes o u t o n 3 and completes the trap. Also tries t o stay i n the passing lane o f 2
and 3 .

X 4: Closes o u t o n 2 and completes the trap. Also tries t o stay i n the passing lane o f 1
and 2 .

X4: Denies pass f r o m 3 back t o 2 .

X1: Denies pass corner pass t o 3 .

X3: Covers free throw line area while anticipating skip pass t o 1 .

X3: Plays between 1 and 4 anticipating skip pass t o 4 .

X5: Denies low post with bottom hand i n front o f 5 .

X5: Denies pass t o middle.

Note: Skip passes take us o u t o f trapping.

2 t o 3.

We're are leaving 4 open which is a very difficult pass.

Note: Skip passes take us o u t o f trapping.

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4
x4

x4

1
x1

1 x1

x2

x2

x3

3
"5 5" Objective: Increase and dictate tempo as well as wear down opponent.
Rotation: Full court Man t o Man defense with o n ball defender. Off ball defenders
are 3 / 4 quarters deny, pushing offense below free throw line b u t able t o defend i f
offense goes long. Defenders are allowed t o switch any screens o r actions.
Note: Ball is inbounded, we'll look t o deny PG the ball and make opponent initiate
offense without PG.

"5 5 H o t" Objective: We will trap first pass o r force an o u t o f control speed dribble.
Then sprint back. We will r u n at a speed dribbler and want t o keep the ball o u t o f
the middle o f the floor. We may trap u p the sideline i f it's available.
Interceptors: X2 and X3 Anticipate and read the player (1) i n trap and cheat towards
the direction 1's shoulders are facing. X2 and X3 are guarding three players (2, 3,4).
Must be ready t o shoot the gaps f o r deflections and steals.
O u r # 1 r u l e i n t h e press a n d t r a p s i s n o t t o f o u l because f o u l i n g negates hustle.
Note: We'll allow pass back (4) and then look t o deny PG the ball.

4
x4

x4

1
x1

2
x2

x1

x2

x3

3
"5 5 Choke" Objective: We will trap first pass and deny reversal. Opponent
constantly passes back t o inbounder and we want t o catch them by surprise.

"5 5 Chase" Objective: When the ball is handed t o 4 , X4 will g o f r o m being o n ball
t o turning around and looking t o deny cutters (1) t o ball.

Interceptors: X2 looks t o deny reversal and denies "Chokes" 4 . X3 splits between 2


and 3 , anticipates and read the player (1) i n trap and cheat towards the direction 1's
shoulders are facing.

Rotation: Off ball defenders are 3 / 4 quarters deny, pushing offense below free
throw line b u t able t o defend i f offense goes long. Defenders are allowed t o switch
any screens o r actions.

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

Note: Ball is inbounded, we'll sprint back, look t o deny PG the ball and make
opponent initiate offense without PG.

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Defense
5 5 Face
4

x3

x1

x2

x4
x5

5
"5 5 O f f " Objective: Defenders full face guard with
defender guarding inbounder o f f the ball n o t allowing any
passes over the top. We'll switch all screens and are trying
t o get a 5 second call.
Note: Ball is inbounded, we'll look t o deny PG the ball and
make opponent initiate offense without PG.

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