Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.

2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Center shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Power forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Center adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Center sets a precise screen helping a teammate penetrate towards the basket. Center changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 4 sets a strong screen to free a teammate and create close-range scoring opportunities. Point guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Power forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

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