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#Half-court basketball plays

STEP 1 Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.
STEP 2
STEP 3 1 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.
STEP 4 Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Center executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow.
STEP 5 4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Center alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 6
STEP 7 The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.
STEP 8 Power forward establishes a screen to create advantage and confuse the defense. 3 sets a strong screen to free a teammate and create close-range scoring opportunities. Shooting guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 9
STEP 10
and at this point you already have 4 scoring options.
STEP 11 Center changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Power forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.
STEP 12 We define the starting positions of the players, placing each strategically to optimize passes and attacking options.
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