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2-2-1 press break

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2-2-1 press break - STEP 1: Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes
Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.
STEP 1

Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.

2-2-1 press break - STEP 2:
STEP 2

2-2-1 press break - STEP 3: 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Power forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 3

2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Power forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

2-2-1 press break - STEP 4: Power forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense
Power forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 4

Power forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

2-2-1 press break - STEP 5: Each player is located strategically to maximize effectiveness in the first phase of the attack
Each player is located strategically to maximize effectiveness in the first phase of the attack.
STEP 5

Each player is located strategically to maximize effectiveness in the first phase of the attack.

2-2-1 press break - STEP 6:
STEP 6

2-2-1 press break - STEP 7: Shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
Shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Center shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 7

Shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Center shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

2-2-1 press break - STEP 8: Shooting guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
Shooting guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 4 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 8

Shooting guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 4 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

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