Princeton Chin - Basic Action

Andreas Rauh

Andreas Rauh

Published 29 August 2023

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

Phase 1
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  • 1 and 3 dribble interchange with a handoff
  • 2 and 4 cut and switch places

The thing to emphasize here is that each player is replacing their partner. 4 should end up in 2's spot and 2 should end up in 4's spot (and vice versa with 1 and 3).

Phase 2
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  • 3 takes 1-2 dribbles to get to their spot and then passes to 2
Phase 3
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  • 2 reverses to 4
  • 5 sets the "chin" screen for 3
  • 4 looks for 3 at the rim
Phase 4
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  • If 3 is not open, they cut to the corner
Phase 5
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  • Now, 5 sets a flare screen for 2
  • 5 rolls/slips to the rim
  • 4 either passes to 5 at the rim or 2 on the flare
Phase 6
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  • Now we are into our offense. We can run another play, run conceptual offense, or set Chin back up
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