Zipper action usually is when the ball is in the wing position and a player on the ball side block receives a down screen from a post player. The pl ...
Horns sets
Horns sets are half-court offensive systems that are used at virtually every level of basketball. It involves 2 players (usually the 4 and 5) po ...
Screen and Rescreen
An on-ball screen followed by another screen is a common action at most levels of basketball. It's a war of attrition where the offence will contin ...
AUSTRALIAN TEAM OFFENCE – 2019
The Australian Men's basketball team finished 4th at the 2016 Rio Olympics and at the 2019 World Cup. They have outstanding individual talent that is ...
Warriors – Fist Up Short
The Golden State Warriors are renown for their offensive fire-power, which has been predicated on outstanding ball movement. They have been able t ...
Spain Action
Spain is the term that usually refers to a play where the big sets an on-ball screen and then cuts off a backscreen. The backscreen is usually set b ...
Motion – Weak
“Motion weak” initial set up is exactly the same as "Motion strong". The 2 and 3 run to the wings/corners. The 4 and the 5 work in tandem with first ...
Motion – Strong
The San Antonio Spurs are renowned for their motion offence. The foundation for motion offence is ball movement and floor spacing. "Motion Stron ...
Utah Jazz – Slice Action
The slice action is a common set for many teams in the NBA. It provides good cutting action as well as post-up options. Many variations can be cre ...
Orlando Magic Flex to Spain – Frank Vogel
Frank Vogel ran this set when he was the coach of the Orlando Magic. It incorporates some common actions of a shuffle cut, Flex cut and Spain acti ...