
Create Mismatch, Instill Confidence
When a player is struggling offensively, create a mismatch in open space and allow him to drive at the hoop. MORE
Shift the defense one way, drop a low screen in the lane and free a shooter coming to the top as the opposition scrambles to cover multiple areas of the floor.
WHY USE IT
Another quick hitter out of the 4-Out Man Motion, “Wheel” starts by moving the defense closer toward the corner rather than the top, which is opposite of what you do in the previous play.
SET UP
Start from the typical 4-Out Man Motion look with 1 dribbling on the right side. 4 on the opposite wing, and 2 and 3 outside the 3-point line on opposite sides between the free-throw line and the corners. The difference this time is 5 starts opposite the ball.
HOW TO PLAY
1 dribbles at 2, who cuts hard backdoor looking for a pass. 4 and 3 rotate toward the ball. 2 sets a cross screen for 5. 5 cuts to the ball-side block with hands up for a post-up opportunity. 1 must keep the dribble alive during this action [diagram 1].
4 sets a down screen for 2, 4 then relocates to the left corner. 2 comes to the top for a shot opportunity [diagram 2].
If there is no shot or attack opportunity, 2 has the option to swing the ball to 3. When this happens, 3 continues ball reversal into “Zag.” 2 and 3 screen away for 1 to create balanced spacing and a possible shooting opportunity for 1 [diagram 3].
TECHNIQUE
Even if there isn’t an available shot for 1, 4 has the option to pass to 1 to start the Zag actions as you get back into your main offense.