This is a continuous offense that is particularly effective against a 2-3 zone. It is depicted here with the defensive shifts and all of the potential options. This offense works best when your players are equipped with basketball skills, such as the "read and react" knowledge.
The play begins with a pass to the wing. Oftentimes, I tell my point guard to attack until someone stops you.
The opposite post player flashes to the high post, or elbow, area. The point guard makes themselves an option at the top of the key for a pass reversal or shot. The 5 may stay in the short corner, post up, or pop out to the corner for a shot.
When the ball enters the high post, the defense often swarms. It is important that the post player is strong with the ball.
The high post player has several options. They can shoot or drive, pass post-to-post, or kick it out to a guard for a shot opportunity, The ball-side guard should drop a few steps to be in the passing window of the post player.
If the ball is passed out to the point guard, the play resets. This quick reversal to the weak side guard is typically open for a shot or drive to the basket.
On the pass reversal, the guard needs to read the defense. If they are open, they should shoot. If there is a gap, they can attack. When the guard attacks the basket, they have several options and they need to read the defense. If they are open for a shot, they take it.
Theoretically, the defender should step up to stop the ball. This means that the post in the short corner is open for a pass.
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