Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Small forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Center adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Point guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 5 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

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