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4 Out Scissors

Andreas Rauh 24 December 2023

4 Out

4 Out - Stagger Away

Andreas Rauh 24 December 2023

4 Out

4 Out - High Post Options

Andreas Rauh 24 December 2023

While this is not a set play, these are a few options your team can use by using 5 in the high post.

4 Out

4 Out - Backdoor Cut

Andreas Rauh 23 December 2023

4 Out

4 Out - Pass, Cut, and Fill

Andreas Rauh 23 December 2023

When you pass, you must basket cut.The first and most basic rule of the 4-Out Offense is that when you pass, you must ba

4 Out

4 Out Alignments

Andreas Rauh 23 December 2023

There are several alignment options available to coaches when running the 4-Out Offense as well. Each has their own advantages and disadvantages.

4 Out

Princeton - Low Post Series

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This set starts with the ball in the low post and utilizes a center with high b-ball iq.

Low Post
Princeton

Princeton Point - Over

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

Princeton Point - Over is one of the basic actions of the Princeton Point Series.

Off-Ball Screen
Pick & Roll
Princeton

Princeton Chin - Basic Action

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This is the basic action from the Chin Series in the Princeton Offense.

Handoff
Princeton

Princeton Point - Away

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

Princeton Point - Away is one of the basic actions of the Princeton Point Series.

Off-Ball Screen
Princeton

5 Out Princeton Point

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This is an adaptation of principles from the Princeton Point Offense into 5-Out Offense

5 Out
Off-Ball Screen
Pick & Roll
Princeton

5 Out Dribble Drive

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

Here's one way to convert the Dribble Drive Offense into 5-Out Principles.

5 Out
Dribble Drive

5 Out Flares

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

5 Out Flares uses flare screens (and slips) on both sides of the floor to spring players open.

5 Out
Flare

5 Out Stagger

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

5 Out Stagger is a simple double screen set out of the 5-Out alignment

5 Out
Stagger

5 Out Flex

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

5 Out Flex is a quick hitter to get flex action out of 5-Out.

5 Out
Flex
Off-Ball Screen

5 Out - Off Ball Screens

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

You can also use off-ball screens in the 5-Out Offense.Rules:if the cutter goes to the rim, the screener pops back to th

5 Out
Off-Ball Screen

5 Out - Ball Screens

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

The same rules apply to ball screens in the 5-Out Offense.You might give players the option to pass and follow with a ba

5 Out
Ball Screen

5 Out - Post Up Actions

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

There are a few ways to get post up opportunities in the 5-Out offense:After you basket cut, duck in and seal your defen

5 Out
Post Up

5 Out - Backdoor Cut

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

If the defense denies the ball reversal, it's an automatic backdoor cut every time. Use the 3 point line as a guide - if the defender crosses the line, you should be going backdoor.

5 Out
Backdoor

5 Out - Dribble At Backdoor

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

If your teammate dribbles AT you, this is another time that you must go backdoor.Once you go backdoor, the offense goes

5 Out

5 Out - Pass and Cut

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

"Pass and Cut" is the simplest concept of the 5-Out Offense.Every time you pass, you must cut to the rim.After the pass,

5 Out

Barcelona Zone BLOB

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This is a inbounds play run by Barcelona against a zone defense. This BLOB is a good way to put pressure on the zone in multipe areas.

BLOB
Zone

Cross Zone BLOB

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This BLOB can be run by teams on almost any level - it's a very simple play to install.

BLOB
Zone

UCONN Last-Second Lob BLOB

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

The UConn women’s team ran this play several times at end-of-shot clock situations to get the ball going to the rim. It’s a simple, but effective set that puts your best athletes in a position make a play.

BLOB
Quick Hitter

Solo SLOB

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

“Winner” is a play to run with limited time on the clock while you have a sidelines out of bounds opportunity. The multiple actions and movements will hopefully free up a player to get a decent look.

SLOB

Zipper SLOB

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This sideline out-of-bounds play puts the ball into your point guard's hands and immediately leads into a ballscreen.

SLOB

Winner SLOB - Last Second Play

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

“Winner” is a play to run with limited time on the clock while you have a sidelines out of bounds opportunity. The multiple actions and movements will hopefully free up a player to get a decent look.

Quick Hitter
SLOB

How to Draw Handoffs

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

Handoffs are actions where the player possessing the ball gives it to one of his teammates. The difference to a pass is that the receiving player comes really close to the ball and takes it straight out of the hands of the teammate.

Tutorial

Synchronous Actions

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This is an example of a synchronous action where 4 and 5 are setting a screen at the same time.

Tutorial

Optional Actions

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This is an example containing optional actions. 1 can choose between attacking the basket or passing to 2 or 3.

Tutorial

Synchronous & Optional Actions

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

This tutorial play shows you how to draw up synchronous and optional actions.

Tutorial

Mavs | Luka & Powell Off-Ball Screen into P&R

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

The Mavs run this play in different variations. Powell off-ball screens for Luka to get the ball and immediately turns around and sets another screen for a pick&roll attack on the rim.

Pick & Roll

Memphis Touch Flare

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

Great action to get a shot for a shooter or potentially hit a playmaker on a roll after the defense over helps on the flare. A lot of advantages can be pulled from this simple action.

Handoff
NBA

Golden State Warriors 3 Point Out of Timeout

Andreas Rauh 29 August 2023

The Golden State Warriors ran this play on 5th January 2023 to get Klay Thompson an open 3 to tie the game.

3-Pointer
NBA
Quick Hitter
SLOB
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