01 can actually run this entry to either side, but must declare an ‘action’ side so that the newly declared SS Wing (02, in this case) can empty out through the lane & on out to the new WS Wing area. After the side is declared, 01 then dribbles towards that side’s post player (04 in this case) & past him to the new BS Wing area. As 01 dribbles past 04, 04 rolls & follows the lower half of the dotted circle, before going across to the new WS Post area. As 01 approaches 04, 03 steps up (inside the dotted circle) to set a back-screen for 05 to use. 05 spins off of the outside shoulder of 03 & then follows the dotted circle. 05 then scrapes off of 04’s lower shoulder & on to the new BS Mid-Post area. After setting his back-screen, 03 steps out to top of key. 01 first looks to hit 05 inside. All players are in ‘3-Out of 2-In’ spot-ups to continue into next phase of offense.
Some of the most important plays the “LINES” Set can use that can flow into the continuity offenses are called the “BIG,” the “LITTLE” & the “MEDIUM” plays. The “BIG” play has 05 as the player that makes the lob cut directly to the rim when 01 makes his ‘freeze dribble’ always towards X2. 01 can also look to hit 03 as he steps up to the ‘high elbow ‘ area for a possible ‘3 pt.’ shot. 01 can also look to make an inside duck-in pass to 04, or a pass to 02 in the deep corner.
In the “BIG” entry, 01 makes his ‘freeze dribble’ at X2’s outside shoulder, pulling X1 with him. This gives the offense a ‘4 on 3’ number advantage (as long as 01 can handle the double-team trap.) To defend the “BIG” entry, X4 must decide on helping out on 04’s ‘duck-in’ cut or to cover 02 in the ‘deep corner.’ X5 must decide on whether to cover 04 down low or to go with 05 diving to the rim. X3 must decide on cutting with 05 on his dive to the basket or going with 03 at the ‘3 pt.’ line on top. 01 must handle the trap pressure & read either X3 or X4 & pass to his open teammate.
Some of the most. 01 can also limportant plays the “LINES” Set can use that can flow into the continuity offenses are called the “BIG,” the “LITTLE” & the “MEDIUM” plays. The “BIG” play has 05 as the player that makes the lob cut directly to the rim when 01 makes his ‘freeze dribble’ always towards X2ook to hit 03 as he steps up to the ‘high elbow ‘ area for a possible ‘3 pt.’ shot. 01 can also look to make an inside duck-in pass to 04, or a pass to 02 in the deep corner.
In the “BIG” entry, 01 makes his ‘freeze dribble’ at X2’s outside shoulder, pulling X1 with him. This gives the offense a ‘4 on 3’ number advantage (as long as 01 can handle the double-team trap.) To defend the “BIG” entry, X4 must decide on helping out on 04’s ‘duck-in’ cut or to cover 02 in the ‘deep corner.’ X5 must decide on whether to cover 04 down low or to go with 05 diving to the rim. X3 must decide on cutting with 05 on his dive to the basket or going with 03 at the ‘3 pt.’ line on top. 01 must handle the trap pressure & read either X3 or X4 & pass to his open teammate.
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