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 big running to the rim and then to the low post position on the same side as the ball, and the other big trailing to the opposite the ball carrier.

“Weak” is triggered when the 1 passes the ball to the strong side wing.

1 pass to 2 and cuts to the basket and continues to the weakside wing.
2 looks to feed 1 or post-up 5.
1 looks to pass to 5 for post-up.
4 sets a down screen for screen the screener action with 3.

When 2 passes to 4, 3 cuts to set a screen for 5.
4 swings the ball to 1.
If the pass to 5 is not available, 1 passes to 3 for a shot or high-low pass to bigs.

If 3 doesn’t have a scoring option there are a number of options available for continuation of the offensive set.

One of the most common options is to go straight to a horns set. The 4 and 5 flash to the elbows and wings move to the corners.

4 and 5 flash to the elbows.
1 and 2 space to the corners.
The play can continue with ‘Horns” action.

A popular variation that can be included either as a read or a called play is a sideline pick and roll when the ball is reversed to the opposite side of the court.

When the ball is passed to the wing, instead of going to the low post for a post-up option, the big continues to set an on-ball screen for a sideline pick and roll.

5 comes off the screen from 3 and goes directly to set an on-ball screen for 1.
4 sets a down screen for 3.
1 and 5 sideline pick and roll.
3 comes off the down screen from 4 looking for pass from 1.
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