5 steps high to open up the hammer pass and also open up a passing lane. With the flex offense, you will have great spacing, player movement, and ball movement. Difficult for opposition teams to scout Since there are no set passes or actions, teams wont be able to work out a specific action they can stop to disrupt the offense. If its not open, they clear out to ball-side slot. Can be used as a delay offense If your league doesnt have a shot clock and you want to hold up the basketball, the 5-out motion offense will provide movement and keep the defense honest while not looking at scoring options. Many coaches simply allow their post player to move anywhere they feel like inside and around the paint. Ill show you these in the advanced actions section of the article. It involves the post player staying on the weak side of the floor but giving them the opportunity to flash to either the low or high post if they see an opportunity to do so a certain number of times per possession. Heres how it will work from different positions on the floor. If the defender is within one step of the line to the basketball, the player must v-cut to get themselves open on the perimeter. Players learn to read their teammates and defenders and make decisions accordingly. If that is not open, then 3 could cut to the basket while 2 cuts to the vacated area at the top. The 5-out motion offense is a fantastic primary offense for basketball teams at any level, but especially youth basketball teams. Be patient when first implementing this offense as it will take time for the post players on your team to learn which opportunities are best to take. 5 rotates under the rim to open up the passing angle. To quickly recap the progressions, here they are: 1. Interested in reading the print issue of Coach and Athletic Director? The Slice Cut gives you the opportunity to control the ball in an organized manner while working for a high-percentage shot. If that is not open, then 3 fills the right side low post block. Fortunately, not many youth coaches will do this. Share on Twitter (2) $29.99. 4 passes to 1 on the slot to slot pass. The 3-2 PNR Motion Offense by Ryan Pannone. Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter to receive three free eBooks with over 270 pages of content! At the college level, Maryland and Gonzaga have popularized the flex offense. Any basketball coach who uses this offense will know theyre improving their players! But they must cut to the rim since they were screened. If 2 doesnt receive the pass from 1, they pop back out to the same position. Remember what was said about screening angles in progression 4. Vision, values and voice are a must, she said. continue , Racine Horlick High School (Wisconsin) athletic director Jay Hammes believes in more safety measures for creating safe, controlled events.Coach And Athletic Directors editor-in-chief Michael Austin interviewed Horlick at the 2012 NIAAA conference in San Antonio, Texas. Following that, 1 dribbles to the right side of the court via the ball screen set by 5. 1passes from the top to 2 on the wing and then sets an on-ball screen on their defender. After the cut, 3 fills the weakside corner position since 5 has filled 3s previous position on the wing. If 3 is not open, then 3 continues to cut out towards the left side corner. The post player always fights to the front of the rim on a shot from anywhere on the floor. Every player contributes When running this offense, one or two players cant dominate the basketball. Reading this, 4 cuts off the screen to the rim looking for the easy layup. Players should be driving past their defender in as straight of a line as possible. If the cutter decides to curl, the screener will pop out to their original position. Additionally, a continuity ball screen offense could also be beneficial for teams that are undersized, specifically at low post positions. The screener must watch the cutter and go opposite. As that happens, 5 rolls to the basket while 2 fills the right slot and 3 fills the right side wing area. The Flex Offense is also very popular at the college and NBA levels. 4. This prevents them from keeping their biggest players on the inside. Once your team has mastered the basic progressions of the 5-out motion offense, you can choose to add a more advanced flex cut progression. The link for the DVD is in the above article. Every action must be performed with purpose If you cut, cut hard. 5. 3. 2 receives the basketball and elects to drive middle from the slot position. If 1s defender attempts to help on the cut from 3, youll find that 1 will often get an open shot from the top of the key. The 2 out 3 in motion offense is a basketball offensive strategy that emphasizes ball movement, post split action, and continuity patterns to create scoring opportunities near the basket or from the perimeter. 3. In other words, continuity offenses will typically feature one or more fundamental offensive skills of passing, cutting, screening, shooting, or dribbling. 4. For the screen to be effective, the player with the basketball must be patient and wait until the screen is set before using the screen. After 5 receives the ball at the top, 3 executes a backdoor cut to the basket. A continuity offense is one of two main categories of basketball offenses, the other being motion offense. If the offensive player is always between the ball and the basket, its going to be very hard for your perimeter players to penetrate and get a high percentage shot which is where most shots will come from in youth basketball. If 2 is not open, then 2 could fill the right side corner. With the constant passing, cutting, flex screens, and screen the screener actions, the . 3 and 4 attempt to get open on the weak side and also play safety. For example, if you wanted to get the basketball into the low post from the wing but the wing is being denied. For this option, we remove the post players opportunities to flash to the basketball throughout the possession. 1 takes 1-2 dribbles across to improve the passing angle and then makes the direct pass to 2 for the shot. This action will often lead to an open three-point shot from the corner. 3. Great American Media Services and Coach and AD. If a shot is put up, they need to know immediately to establish rebounding position. To begin, 3 receives the ball from 1 and after that, 1 cuts to the basket. If open, 5 could receive the ball from 1 and score near the rim. For example if your post player is the best player on your team, youll want them flashing tothe ball-side more. The post players can move in a high low . Remind your players that if theyre being overplayed, they must back cut immediately when the player with the basketball is looking at them. This opens up driving lanes and makes it difficult for defenders to help each other. Also, at the same time, 5 cuts behind 2 towards the top. This is an example of continuity scoring options within a zone offense strategy that utilizes the short corners of the court to create scoring opportunities against the 2-3 zone defense. 5 sets a flex screen for 4. Within the flex motion, whenever a pass is made to the corner, the passer sets a down screen for the opposite wing. The flexibility within this offense allows you to take advantage of your players individual strengths. One thing a lot of coaches will find confusing is that since all our players are standing outside the three-point line, whos going to rebound!? Following that, 3 could receive the ball from 5 and score at the rim. The most recent example of a coach successfully using the 4 out 1 in motion is Jay Wright at Villanova who led the Wildcats to the championship in the 2015 2016 season. This is best used on a pass from the wing to the top of the key and can potentially give you an open layup off the flex cut or an open jump shot off a down screen. Its to your teams advantage that all three perimeter positions are interchangeable. 3. Difficult to Scout As this offense relies on players reading the defense and making decisions, its difficult for the opposition to predict what your team is going to do. 2. Always watch the basketball on cuts. Once 1 has cut, 3 and 5 must fill up the positions closer to the basketball. This creates the best passing opportunity to the post player and also open up the hammer pass to the opposite baseline corner. I think we can all agree that setting an on-ball screen for the power forward who isnt a great dribbler is never a good idea! This is an example of continuity scoring options within the Horns offense that could be potentially useful for teams with three-point shooters as it features the elevator screen to create possible scoring opportunities near the perimeter. If you have any tough and athletic players on your team, expect them to grab a lot of offensive rebounds! The point guard (1) passes to 2 and cuts off 4s backscreen. 3. 4. If a player thinks they can attack, they should do it immediately on the catch. If 2 receives the ball but does not shoot it, that essentially triggers the continuity action of the offense. Also, at the same time, the open post could make it easier for the guards (or players near the perimeter in general) to dribble drive and attack the basket for scoring opportunities near the rim or kick out three-pointers. 4 passes to 2 in the corner and then sets an on-ball screen on their defender. 4. It will provide great spacing and get your players reading the play and making decisions. If youre screening, focus on setting a great screen. With the flex offense, you will have great spacing, player movement, and ball movement. The next step in the offense is to give players a second option after passing the basketball in addition to cutting to the basket. There are 4 passes and cuts that can be made during progression 1. 4 pops out top after setting the screen. The easiest way to begin teaching your team the 5-out offense is to start with the basic movements of passing and cutting in a 5-0 situation. 5. If youre trying to delay the game while keeping possession of the basketball, get your players to perform straight cuts out to the perimeter on all away screens. 3 can reverse pivot and seal 2s defender if they have a mismatch inside. As that occurs, 3 initially cuts toward the basket and from there, 3 cuts to the top via the elevator screen set by 4 and 5. Use the code YOUTUBE to join our coaching community and save 30%. Therefore, 2 dribbles toward the left slot and when that happens, 1 lifts up toward the left side wing area. Pick the one you like the most depending on your coaching style and players on your team. The continuity aspect of this offense helps your team extend possessions and play on multiple sides of the floor. Its a fantastic base offense with a lot of different options out of it depending on the skill levels of your players. 3 steps up and sets a flare screen on the blind-side of 1s defender. If 3 is not open, then 3 continues the cut out towards the left side corner. Even if the offense doesnt get a great look from the flex option, you will notice now that all five spots are now filled and the team can move on to the next action of the offense. Apart from those specific rotations, its not effective to tell perimeter players exactly where they should rotate to. 2 curls off the staggered screen to the ring looking for the basketball. 1. After 3 has used the screen, 1 pops back out to the same spot that they set a screen from. Additionally, at the same time of the ball reversal action, 2 runs the baseline to the left side short corner, receives the ball from 3, and could take the short corner jump shot. 2 now has the option to attack the rim or dribble to the slot position. All players must catch the basketball on the perimeter ready to attack the basket. When they do this, the player screening must call out the player with the basketballs name and also hold their arm up in a fist to indicate theyre about to set an on-ball screen. 2. The 4-out 1-in motion offense (also known as 41) is one of the most popular and versatile basketball offenses in todays game at all levels. 1. The Slice Cut also provides you with proper court balance and spacing and it keeps your offensive-rebounding responsibilities intact. This forces 2 defenders to guard 3 players and puts the offensive team at a big advantage. Conversely, if none of those options are available, then the offensive continuity can begin. To begin, 2 receives the ball from 1 and after that, 1 cuts to the basket via the UCLA screen set by 4. Since we play the wing spots high on free-throw line extended, the bottom post player is often forced to rotate out and help to stop open shooters. It can be difficult to convince your team to pass up good looks for great looks. From that point, the continuity pattern keeps going indefinitely. 3. Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter to receive new drills, plays, scoring tips and coaching strategies, On the other hand, if 5 is not open, then 3 receives the ball from 2. Since 2 doesnt receive the basketball, they fill out to the weak side wing. 1 and 3 both slide down to the corner to open up the passing angle for the three-point shot. This advanced option can be a very effective if you have experienced players who can run this quickly and efficiently. After 4 receives the ball, 2 executes a backdoor cut to the basket. It begins with executing the first option of Slice Cut. Next, 4 cuts to the basket via the screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 2 if open near the basket. This turns into a double-staggered screen for 4. The Slice-Cut offense is also an easy offense for your players to learn. 4 receives the ball from 2 and then 1 receives the ball from 4. If 4s defender sags and provides help against the lob pass then 2 must read this and quickly hit 4. This is my favorite way to utilize the post player when running the 4-out 1-in and will be the option I refer to throughout this article. Here are the 4 post player options ranked in the order I recommend. In addition, most basketball coaches will have a variety of set plays at their disposal. Every time a player passes the basketball, they must cut. You dont have a post player on your team capable of creating their own shot or a shot for another player from the post. 4 passes to 1 and then sets an on-ball screen on 1s defender. To decide which option is best, I recommend evaluating each player on your team who will play in the post and decide which option is best for each post player individually. This particular set comprises four guards that will primarily play near the perimeter and one high post player that will typically set screens and roll to the basket. Motion offense is a basketball offensive system that primarily utilizes at least one of the fundamental elements of passing, cutting, screening, or dribbling while also incorporating player movement and ball movement to create scoring opportunities near the basket or near the perimeter. 1. Similar to the 5-out motion, the 4-out 1-in motion is run using a set of rules that assist players in making their own decisions while reading the defense. If 3 is not open, then 3 continues the cut towards the left side corner. Dribble At. After that, 4 dribbles toward the left side of the court via a ball screen set by 5. 1. From that point, if 3 does not shoot the ball, then 3 could dribble towards the right slot to execute the continuity patter again. 5 sprints up to set a UCLA screen for 1. When players cut through the nail, theyre required to decided whether to back cutor to pop out to the top spot depending on how their defender is playing them. DIAGRAM 1: Slice-Cut initial 1-2-2 alignment. For example flare screens on the post players side of the floor and back cuts on the open side of the floor. Also, as that happens, 5 lifts up from the low post to the high post area. If the low post player is on or below the low block, it leaves little opportunity for this cut to be effective. . 5 slides up the key to open up the passing lane since their defender must help. If 4 is being overplayed by their defender, they immediately back cut looking to receive the pass from 3. In the 3 2 motion, perimeter players space outside the lane (green area) while the inside is reserved for the 2 post players (blue area). If theyre not, keep them mostly on the weak side of the floor. The best way to get the basketball inside to players who have a mismatch is to allow those players to establish quick post up position after every through the key. Perimeter players should always be about 18 feet away from each other. Allow your players to run this progression for as long as it takes them for the movements to become almost automatic. If it is not open, then 2 cuts to the left side corner while 3 fills the vacated right side wing and then receives the ball from 4. So its imperative that all youth coaches use a positionless offense like the 5-out motion offense. To begin, 1 executes a dribble handoff with 3 while players 2 and 4 interchange spots on the court. When this happens the player who developed early has had barely any practice at dribbling, shooting from the outside, etc. Due to players making decisions and reading the play of their teammates and defenders, the 5-out motion offense is great for teaching players how to play basketball. This High/Low Zone Offense is a simple basketball continuity offense that is effective against zone defenses, particularly even-front zone defenses such as the 2-3. On any basket cut, a perimeter player can post up for about 2 seconds if they feel like they have a mismatch on the inside and the post player hasnt flashed towards the basketball. 4. To start, 2 receives the ball from 1 and afterwards, 1 cuts to the basket via the back screen set by 5. 1 and 2 then fill cut towards the basketball. 2. 2. If 3 is open on the cut towards the basket, then 3 could receive the ball from 2 and score with a layup. 5 curls or straight cuts off 1s screen depending on their skill set to receive the basketball for the open shot. To set up the defender and get open on a front cut, after passing the player should take one step away from the ball and then explode to the ball-side of their defender on the cut to the rim looking for the basketball. If the middle player of the zone steps out to help the middle of the zone will be open for cutters to receive the pass for an open layup. All coaches must make sure they start with progression one and move up without skipping steps. Next, 4 receives the ball from 3 and then, 3 cuts to the basket via the back screen set by 5. Motion offenses are different from continuity offenses in that they follow no fixed repeating pattern. The 1-3-1 Patterned Offense is a simple offense that can be useful as a starting set for young teams or can be the basis of a number of variations for more senior teams. Its super affordable, very organized and will save you a ton of time.More plays like this: https://www.coachcallstimeout.com/plays/---------------------------------Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachcallstimeout TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coachcallstimeoutTwitter: https://twitter.com/CoachCallsTime Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachCallsTimeout---------------------------------#BasketballPlays #BasketballCoach #BasketballOffense 4. 4. Instilling this offense to beginners is like hitting two birds with one stone- it will train fundamentals Keep your post player on the weak side of the floor and allow them to flash to the basketball a certain amount of times per possession. Once your players understand the complete offense, there are also many additional actions that you can choose to implement based on the skill level of the players on your team. When this happens, the alternative cut is to make a Laker cut. Rick Pitino leaves Iona for St. Johns on 6-year deal, Adams resigns from Texas Tech following racial remarks, Iowa student section ejected for bullying refs, NFL player hosts AAU basketball team training sessions, Vermont girls basketball team forfeits game against team with transgender player, 2012 NIAAA Video: Requiring Photo ID At Events, The Overlake School: When Seniors Dont Make The Varsity Team, Haase: Coaching At Arrowhead: A Dream Come True. Keys to success: All good motion offenses require players to make quick decisions, do not stand around. DIAGRAM 7: Slice-Cut offense (Option D). On-Ball Screen6. Theres simply too much information for them to process. Copyright 2023 Breakthrough Basketball, LLC. The screen should be set on the back hip of the on-ball defender so that they cant slip under the screen. Next, 1 receives the ball from 2 and then 4 receives the ball from 1. 4. The only time this cant happen is on a wing to slot pass as theres no perimeter player the opposite direction to screen. 5. Make sure your players are practicing making a floater. From there, 3 could receive the ball from 1 and score at the rim or 2 could receive the ball from 1 instead. However, if the opposing team implements a zone defense strategy such as the 2-3 zone, then the pass and cut series may not be as useful. No Excess Dribbling Dont allow players to catch and put the basketball on the floor without thinking. All other players stay in their spots since there are no spots to fill. 2. This first progression alone can make for a great youth basketball offense. One of the advantages of this offense lies in its continuity. It will all come together. This Motion Basketball offense can be used with most high school Basketball teams looking to run an advanced play to keep your opponent guessing. Everyone below the free throw line rebounds. 6. If 5 isnt open, they simply cut all the way through to the corner as 4 has moved up the wing to replace 2s spot. Then all players are back in position for the next action to be made. The 4-out 1-in motion offense is incredibly versatile so its important that you figure out how your team will best suit this offense before introducing it to your players. 4 passes to 2 and then sets an on-ball screen on 2s defender. 2 uses the down screen and pops out to the perimeter looking to receive the basketball for the jump shot. As that happens, 2 fills the top while 4 fills the left side wing area. With that said, if this is a youth player, I would recommend trying to develop his skills and not pigeonhole this player to only play the post position. Also, as that occurs, 2 fills the right side wing area while 5 cuts to the left side high post elbow area. 2. If those options are not available, then the continuity could get executed once again by 1 receiving the ball from 2 and then 4 receiving the ball from 1. Views: 2166. 1 waits until 4 is set and then attacks the rim off the on-ball screen. When this happens, the two offensive players involved (the dribbler and the player theyre dribbling towards) have two options. 5. DIAGRAM 13: Double option (C). The three perimeter positions are interchangeable as are the two post positions. 3 sets a screen for 1, who cuts to the ball-side block. Within this same series, a player will pass the ball to an adjacent teammate and then cut to the basket for possible scoring opportunities. These are the two low blocks and the two elbows. This is an example of continuity scoring options within the 3 out 2 in offense that consists of simple pass and cut action as well as a variation of the standard down screen, known as a pin down screen, near the basket. The 3 out 2 in motion offense plays 3 players on the perimeter and 2 players in the post. The other thing you should understand before we get into the heart of the offense is how players must fill around the perimeter. The point guard always plays safety. 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As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions on qualifying purchases from the website, Amazon.com. On any pass into the low post, the ball-side wing player must cut to the weak side. While the players will now be experienced with curling off an away screen, we will also give them the option to straight cut depending on how the defense reacts to the screen. If the defender is denying the pass, back cut immediately! DIAGRAM 11: Double option (A). Before implementing this action, you must decide whether you want the player being screened to always curl, or whether youll give them the option of cutting to the top or curling. 3 now has the option of finishing in the lane or kicking out to 3 shooters behind the three-point line. This leaves the short corner completely open for your post player to receive the basketball. It will take away the defenders ability to get a deflection which leads to the opponents fast break. From there, 1 could receive the ball from 3 if open. The movements are simple to execute and therefore allow it to be an effective offense for youth teams that come up against a zone. Players will work out that the best players to set on-ball screens for are the quick guards who make great decisions. In the last few years, the Bulls, Hawks, Jazz, Magic, and Heat all ran variations of the flex offense. Start to introduce to the players that they must take into account each players skill set before making an action. Essentially, the defensive team could counter the various cuts, screens, passes, or dribble actions within continuity offenses with strategies or schemes of their own. one of the best offensive schemes to teach younger basketball players is the motion offense. Part of the reason the flex offense is so popular and so effective, is because it's based on a screening action that is very difficult to stop, even when you know it's coming. Rick Majeruscalls these the blast cut and the fill cut. UCLA Screen to On-Ball Screen Celtic. The 4-out 1-in motion offense (also known as '41') is one of the most popular and versatile basketball offenses in today's game at all levels. You never know when youre going to get a mismatch and want to take advantage of it inside. If the defender is playing off them, the player cuts out to the top spot to receive the pass. Sometimes this is a few weeks, sometimes it takes a few months, but dont rush this progression. Next, the continuity pattern starts again on the opposite side of the court. After that, 1 would execute a backdoor cut and the continuity pattern would keep going indefinitely. When in the wing and slot spots, the players will be about 18 feet apart. (Dribble Hand Off Explained), What is an Iso in Basketball? 1 clears to the corner and 2 passes to 5. The 4-out 1-in motion offense can be run by any team. Motion offense. However, if 1 is not open, then 1 could fill the left side corner. All rights reserved. To start the continuity, 4 cuts out to the right side corner and then towards the right side wing. Players arent forced to learn the complete offense all at once which will overwhelm them. 4. Otherwise, 5 should execute a self replace cut back to the right side corner. Two of the most popular examples of a continuity offense are shuffle and. This 4 out, 1 in motion style offense is not a patterned or continuity style offense, but rather a set of rules designed to give players the ability to read and react to the defense. As a positionless offense, I highly recommend the 5-out motion offense for all youth basketball teams since it allows all players on the team to develop into well-rounded basketball players. Use a different keyword to trigger this option (I use cold) and once again call this out with about 5 7 seconds left in the shot clock. Staggered Screen for Weak Side Wing Stag. A decision-making continuity like the 4-out 1-in motion offense develops basketball IQ and will assist players to be the best they can be in the future. If the pass is open, 4 will pass to 2. Next, 5 receives the ball from 3 and afterwards, 3 cuts to the basket. This is imperative for a great youth basketball offense. 2. Heres an example of a top to wing pass using option 2. 1. 3. As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions on qualifying purchases from the website, Amazon.com. 4. If the defender is denying them from receiving the basketball, the player must immediately back cut and then fill the weak side corner. 2. The opposition cant crowd the key area All defenders on the opposition team will be required to guard all areas of the floor. 4 curls to the elbow looking for the catch and shoot. After the ball reversal occurs, 4 executes a shallow cut to the right side high post and then pops out to the right side wing. Otherwise, 1 fills the left side low post block. The best players to away screen for are those that cut hard to the rim and can finish the layup or close shot. 3. In this option 3 is now the point player and 1 is at the left-wing spot. It is also derived from The Attacking 3-Out & 4-Out Motion Offense by John Giannini with additional pass and screen away action as well. There are many additional actions that you can run out of the base 4-out 1-in motion offense that are optional inclusions. DIAGRAM 9: 2 initiates the offense with a pass to 5. The simplest thing you can do is get the basketball to your best playmaker or scorer, and then sprint your post player out to set an on-ball screen for them.

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