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TRANSITION - STEP 1: <div>We start the play with 5 open, when the point guard loads to one side we form an offensive triangle</div>
We start the play with 5 open, when the point guard loads to one side we form an offensive triangle
STEP 1

We start the play with 5 open, when the point guard loads to one side we form an offensive triangle

TRANSITION - STEP 2: Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow
Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 2

Power forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

TRANSITION - STEP 3: <div>Once the offensive triangle is formed between 1, 2, and 4, a vertical screen is set for 5 on the opposite side</div>
Once the offensive triangle is formed between 1, 2, and 4, a vertical screen is set for 5 on the opposite side
STEP 3

Once the offensive triangle is formed between 1, 2, and 4, a vertical screen is set for 5 on the opposite side

TRANSITION - STEP 4: <div>1 waits for 5 to replace 3 to deliver a one-hand, half-hand, or whichever pass is most comfortable for the player</div>
1 waits for 5 to replace 3 to deliver a one-hand, half-hand, or whichever pass is most comfortable for the player
STEP 4

1 waits for 5 to replace 3 to deliver a one-hand, half-hand, or whichever pass is most comfortable for the player

TRANSITION - STEP 5: <div>once 1 passes to 5, 4 sets a corner screen for 2, so 2 can cut asking for the ball and finish with a layup
once 1 passes to 5, 4 sets a corner screen for 2, so 2 can cut asking for the ball and finish with a layup. If not, 1 goes to set a corner screen for 4 so that 4 moves up to the 45° spot to receive the pass from 5
STEP 5

once 1 passes to 5, 4 sets a corner screen for 2, so 2 can cut asking for the ball and finish with a layup. If not, 1 goes to set a corner screen for 4 so that 4 moves up to the 45° spot to receive the pass from 5

TRANSITION - STEP 6: <div>1 sets a screen for 4 to receive the ball from 5</div>
1 sets a screen for 4 to receive the ball from 5
STEP 6

1 sets a screen for 4 to receive the ball from 5

TRANSITION - STEP 7: <div>5 passes the ball to 4 to set up screens in the opposite corner</div>
5 passes the ball to 4 to set up screens in the opposite corner
STEP 7

5 passes the ball to 4 to set up screens in the opposite corner

TRANSITION - STEP 8: <div>then 2 goes to the corner and sets an off-ball screen for 3 to cut and receive the pass from 4 to finish with a shot</div>
then 2 goes to the corner and sets an off-ball screen for 3 to cut and receive the pass from 4 to finish with a shot
STEP 8

then 2 goes to the corner and sets an off-ball screen for 3 to cut and receive the pass from 4 to finish with a shot

TRANSITION - STEP 9: <div>if 4 does not pass to 3, 5 goes and sets a screen for 2 to cover the 45° spot left by 5</div>
if 4 does not pass to 3, 5 goes and sets a screen for 2 to cover the 45° spot left by 5
STEP 9

if 4 does not pass to 3, 5 goes and sets a screen for 2 to cover the 45° spot left by 5

TRANSITION - STEP 10: <div>4 passes to 2, 2 waits for the screens in the corner to deliver a pass from the corner to the top of the key
4 passes to 2, 2 waits for the screens in the corner to deliver a pass from the corner to the top of the key.
STEP 10

4 passes to 2, 2 waits for the screens in the corner to deliver a pass from the corner to the top of the key.

TRANSITION - STEP 11: <div>2 passes to 1 to finish with a drive to the basket
2 passes to 1 to finish with a drive to the basket. If 1 does not shoot, an alternative is to pass to the corner on the ball side, allowing that player to finish with a three-point shot or a baseline drive ending with a floater.
STEP 11

2 passes to 1 to finish with a drive to the basket. If 1 does not shoot, an alternative is to pass to the corner on the ball side, allowing that player to finish with a three-point shot or a baseline drive ending with a floater.

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