Chin series example - Princeton offense
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Chin series example - Princeton offense
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The Chin series is a sequence within the Princeton offense consisting of a back screen, a flare screen, and a possible continuity pattern to create scoring opportunities near the basket.
STEP 1
Players are positioned at key points on the court, seeking offensive and defensive balance.
This example of the Chin series begins with 1 executing a dribble handoff with 3 while players 2 and 4 interchange spots on the court. Also, as that happens, 5 lifts up from the low post to the high post area.
STEP 2
This example of the Chin series begins with 1 executing a dribble handoff with 3 while players 2 and 4 interchange spots on the court. Also, as that happens, 5 lifts up from the low post to the high post area.
STEP 3
5 blocks the defender, opening space for cuts, drives, or shots. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 3 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
Next, 4 cuts to the basket via the flare screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 2 if open near the basket.
STEP 4
Next, 4 cuts to the basket via the flare screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 2 if open near the basket.
If 4 did not receive the ball from 2, the chin series flows into the continuity pattern executed on the opposite side of the floor.
To start the continuity, 4 cuts out to the right corner and then towards the right wing. At the same time, 1 cuts up to the right slot while 2 dribbles to the left slot.
Also, 5 cuts across to the left high post area while 3 lifts up from the left corner to the left wing.
To start the continuity, 4 cuts out to the right corner and then towards the right wing. At the same time, 1 cuts up to the right slot while 2 dribbles to the left slot.
Also, 5 cuts across to the left high post area while 3 lifts up from the left corner to the left wing.
STEP 5
If 4 did not receive the ball from 2, the chin series flows into the continuity pattern executed on the opposite side of the floor.
To start the continuity, 4 cuts out to the right corner and then towards the right wing. At the same time, 1 cuts up to the right slot while 2 dribbles to the left slot.
Also, 5 cuts across to the left high post area while 3 lifts up from the left corner to the left wing.
To start the continuity, 4 cuts out to the right corner and then towards the right wing. At the same time, 1 cuts up to the right slot while 2 dribbles to the left slot.
Also, 5 cuts across to the left high post area while 3 lifts up from the left corner to the left wing.
Next, 1 receives the ball from 2 and then 4 receives the ball from 1. Afterwards, 2 cuts to the basket via the back screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 4. If 2 does not receive the ball, then 2 cuts out to the right side corner.
STEP 6
Next, 1 receives the ball from 2 and then 4 receives the ball from 1. Afterwards, 2 cuts to the basket via the back screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 4. If 2 does not receive the ball, then 2 cuts out to the right side corner.
Next, 1 cuts to the basket via the flare screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 4 if open.
STEP 7
Next, 1 cuts to the basket via the flare screen set by 5 and could receive the ball from 4 if open.
If 1 is not open, the continuity is initiated again. 4 begins to dribble to the right slot while 2 fills the right wing and 5 cuts to the right high post.
At the same time, 3 fills the left slot while 1 cuts to the left corner and then to the left wing.
At the same time, 3 fills the left slot while 1 cuts to the left corner and then to the left wing.
STEP 8
If 1 is not open, the continuity is initiated again. 4 begins to dribble to the right slot while 2 fills the right wing and 5 cuts to the right high post.
At the same time, 3 fills the left slot while 1 cuts to the left corner and then to the left wing.
At the same time, 3 fills the left slot while 1 cuts to the left corner and then to the left wing.
