The flex offense is a patterned, continuity offense that makes effective use of backscreens to create easy and open scoring opportunities. There are also other cuts, flashes, and movements to create open shots. The flex offense diagrammed here is the basic flex offense. The flex requires good offensive spacing and good timing between the passes, picks, and cuts. There are certainly other options that can be utilized though these are the basics. Check out even more Flex Actions over at The … [Read more...]
The Swing Offense
The swing offense, made popular by Wisconsin coach Bo Ryan, is a very effective offense when executed properly. The players must make precise cuts and set solid screens. With the swing offense, it is also essential that the timing of the cuts, screens and passes be performed in good manner. 1) The Swing Offense This diagram shows the beginning setup and positions for the players when running the swing offense. The point guard (1) brings the ball up on the right side of the court. You … [Read more...]
4 Around 1 Power Motion Offense
1) The 4 around 1 Power Set Motion Offense can be a useful offensive set if you have player you would like to isolate. This is an inside attack that enables a team to take advantage of favorable matchups, to get high percentage shots, and to get into the bonus situation quickly. The formation takes the shape of a box with the 'power' player (5) inside and the other four players spread on the perimeter. The 'power' player sets up well above the block and simply follows the ball as it is … [Read more...]