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Transition play with 4 players outside and one inside to arrive in motion and create penetration opportunities and direct or one-on-one screens.

#Half-court basketball plays

STEP 1

This play starts with 4 perimeter players occupying the two 45º spots (slightly tighter) and the two corners, and one interior player occupying the low or high post. If "1" has the ball, the first step is to play a one-on-one with "3" while "5" comes up to set a screen immediately after the one-on-one. The other two players on the opposite side switch, screening each other (THIS IS AN IMPORTANT "TRANSI" RULE EVEN IF NOT SHOWN IN THE FOLLOWING DIAGRAMS).

STEP 2 Point guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 2 performs a tactical screen causing mismatches in the opponent’s defense. Power forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

STEP 3

If there is no option to finish, the ball can be reversed to the other 45º, with "3" replacing in the corner and "1" occupying the 45º. "5" switches sides, as they will ALMOST always need to occupy the low/high post on the ball side.

STEP 4 Power forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 5 plants a screen to improve attack angle and facilitate ball reception.

STEP 5

In these last two diagrams, we can see another option to play in "TRANSI". "4" will pass to "2" and play a one-on-one so that "4" can move toward the baseline. "5" will move to the high post to set an indirect screen for "2", who can open up for a shot or cut to the center seeking a pass from "4".

STEP 6 Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 4 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Center moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

STEP 7 1 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

STEP 8 Point guard performs a tactical screen causing mismatches in the opponent’s defense.

STEP 9

Another option we saw in the last two diagrams is for "5" to move up to the high post and receive the ball from the 45º position. From there, "1" sets an indirect screen for "3", who can either move up to receive and shoot, take the screen to the center to receive and drive, or execute a backdoor cut and request the ball along the baseline.

STEP 10 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 5 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

STEP 11

STEP 12

The last option we see is for "5" to occupy the low post and receive the ball. From there, several options open up. "5" can play a 1-on-1 in the low post, or "2" can cut to the basket or move up to screen "4".

STEP 13

"4" can use that screen to cut to the basket looking for a pass to the cutting "5" or to move out to the corner for a three-point shot.

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