Princeton Offense

Table of Contents

1. Transition Entries 2

2. Low Post Phase 13

3. Point Phase 23

4. Chin Phase 42

5. Corner Phase 46

6. Open Phase 55
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AWAY

1
5 Low Post

4 3
Dribble 1

AWAY Point

2
4 3
L o w Post Phase
When we pass ahead and cut AWAY the offense takes a
5 one-guard front. We call this "one above" as one player
(Player 2 i n this diagram) is above the FTLE.

Player 3 may enter t o the post = Low Post Phase

Player 3 may Dribble-At with 2 (Dribble 1)
Player 3 may pass t o Player 2 = Point Phase
2 1

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

In transition t o offense Player 1 pitches ahead t o the player

u p the rail (Player 3). Player 5 r i m runs and gets t o low
block i n T-Post Position.

After passing ahead, Player 1 cuts AWAY t o the far corner.

Player 2 gets t o center o f the court with head o n rim. We
want this player high, way o f f the 3 p t line.
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BRUSH

4 3
BRUSH

2 1
4 3
On guard-to-guard reversal pass 1 BRUSH cuts behind his
man and i n front o f the post. The cut "runs interference" f o r
5 Player 5 rising t o the elbow.

2 gets t o middle o f the floor with the inside hand dribble.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Brush C u t i n t o Point Phase

2 1

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

Here there is n o pitch ahead, the offense dribbles across

the halfcourt line and passes guard-to-guard.
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BRUSH

1 3

4 5

2
4 3
Point Phase
A guard t o guard pass plus the brush cut and rise into the
high post gets us t o Point Phase. 5
When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f
the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!

2 1

From transition we may also get a brush cut without a

guard-to-guard pass
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BRUSH

4 2
5

4
3 5 3

BRUSH

2 1 1

No guard-to-guard pass. 1 waves 2 through a n d / o r dribble Point Phase

centers with inside hand dribble the brush cut and rise into the high post gets us t o Point
Phase.

When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f

the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!
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FORWARDS OUT

4 3

2 1
4 3
Forwards O u t
In the frame above there is a dribble handoff f r o m Player 1
5 t o Player 3 . Meanwhile, Players 2 & 4 exchange.

2 1

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.
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FORWARDS OUT

5 5

2 1 2 1

4 3 4 3

Point Phase Point Phase

Coming o u t o f the DHO, i f Player 3 passes guard t o guard No guard-to-guard pass. 3 waves 4 through o r dribble
they brush cut behind their man and i n front o f the post t o centers
r u n interference f o r Player 5 rising t o the elbow. Player 4
dribbles centers with the inside hand.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Brush C u t i n t o Point Phase

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FORWARDS OUT

3 Low Post
5 5

1 1
2 2 Dribble 1

4 3 4 Point

T h r o w b a c k = L o w Post Phase L o w Post Phase

Player 3 may come o u t o f the handoff and throw back t o Player 1 may enter t o the post = Low Post Phase
Player 1 . After the pass Player 3 cuts away t o far corner. Player 1 may Dribble-At with 4 (Dribble 1)
Player 4 centers u p beyond the four point line. Player 1 may pass t o Player 4 = Point Phase

Guard t o Forward Pass = L o w Post Phase

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PUSH

4
3

PUSH

2 1
4 3
In the Frame above, Player 1 dribble pushes Player 3 t o far
side.
5 Player 2 centers u p

2 1

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.
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PUSH

3
Low Post
5

4 1
Dribble 1

2 Point

4
This puts the offense i n L o w Post Phase

Player 1 may enter t o the post = Low Post Phase 5

Player 1 may Dribble-At with 2 (Dribble 1)
Player 1 may pass t o Player 2 = Point Phase
3

2 1

There may be times where the player advancing the ball via
the dribble has n o player i n front o f them, that's ok! Dribble
t o the forward spot as Player 3 does above. Player 5 r i m
runs. Players 1 , 2 and 4 adjust spacing.
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PUSH

4
5 Low Post

2 3

1 Point

This places the offense i n L o w Post Phase.

Player 3 may enter t o the post = Low Post Phase

Player 3 may Dribble-At with 1 (Dribble 1)
Player 3 may pass t o Player 1 = Point Phase
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L o w Post - Entry

1 Low Post
5

4 3
Dribble 1

AWAY
2 Point

4 3
L o w Post Phase
When we pass ahead and cut AWAY the offense takes a one-guard
5 front. We call this "one above" as one player (Player 2 i n this
diagram) is above the FTLE.

Player 3 may enter t o the post = Low Post Phase

Player 3 may Dribble-At with 2 (Dribble 1)
Player 3 may pass t o Player 2 = Point Phase
2 1
In the next frames you will see options f o r when the wing enters
the ball t o the post.

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter spots
are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t a call.

In transition t o offense Player 1 pitches ahead t o the player u p the

rail (Player 3). Player 5 r i m runs and gets t o low block i n T-Post
Position.

After passing ahead, Player 1 cuts AWAY t o the far corner. Player 2
gets t o center o f the court with head o n rim. We want this player
high, way o f f the 3 p t line. This sets u p the offense t o enter LOW
POST PHASE.

Guard t o Forward Pass f r o m even f r o n t ( t w o above) = L o w Post

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L o w Post - Entry

1 1
5 5

Laker Cut
4 3 4 3

2 2

Laker C u t Spilt Screen

First, we want the post (Player 5 above) t o use the T-Post Player 3 may Split Screen after entering the post.
technique rather than a traditional post up. Use strong arm
t o hold o f f defender and post perpendicular t o the "Screen the Elbow" - In the diagram above, Player 3 enters
defender. Player 5 is facing the halfcourt line. Reach o u t post then screens near the elbow. Player 2 has set u p the
and ask f o r ball with long arm. cut and accepts the screen. After screening, Player 3 slips
o f f and continues t o far corner.
Player 3 Laker Cuts after entering the post. Look f o r return
pass, i f i t does n o t come continue t o fill t o far corner. Other players fills spots as shown.

Other players fill spots as shown

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L o w Post - Entry

1 3
5 5

4 3 1 2

SNAP PASS

2 4

No Cut Link: pass o u t t o Point Phase

Player 3 may enter the post and make n o cut at all o r I f Player 5 does n o t score 1v1 and passes o u t t o TOC (Snap
slightly relocate. Pass), the offense links t o Point Phase. Player 5 cuts t o
elbow after pass.
Player 2 then basket cuts.
Other players fill spots as shown.
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L o w Post - Laker C u t

1 1
5 5

Laker Cut

4 3 4 3

FILL FILL
FILL
2 2

L o w Post Phase L o w Post Phase

3 enters t o 5 and laker cuts over the top, look f o r give and 3 enters t o 5 and makes n o cut. 2 basket cuts looking f o r
go! Exit t o far corner backdoor then exits t o far corner.

1 3
5 5

4 3 1 2

Snap Pass
2
4

When making Fill Cuts look f o r opportunities t o back cut Link: pass o u t t o Point Phase
your man. Oftentimes defensive players lose sight o f their I f Player 5 does n o t score 1v1 and passes o u t t o TOC (Snap
man when the ball goes into the post. While filling there Pass), the offense links t o Point Phase. Player 5 cuts t o
may be an opportunity t o cut behind your defender's head elbow after pass.
f o r an easy layup.
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L o w Post - Split Screen

1 T-Post 1
5 5

4 3 4 3

2 2

Split Screen Accept t h e Screen

When entering the post as Player 3 does above, the feeder The Cutter may accept the screen.
may Split Screen. This is a screen set f o r the player at the
top. The location o f the screen is at o r near the elbow. After enter the post, Player 3 screens at the elbow f o r Player
("Screen The Elbow") 2 who has setup their cut.

In the next three frames are the spilt screen options Player 2 accepts the screen, Player 3 slips after screening
and fills t o far corner. Player 2 looks t o shoot, reenter the
post o r pass t o point.
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L o w Post - Split Screen

1 1
5 5

4 3 4 3

2 2

Screener Slips Reject t h e Screen

After entering the post, Player 3 slips the screen. Player 2 After entering the post, Player 3 goes t o screen at the
replaces Player 3 elbow, Player 2 rejects the screen, Player 3 pops back
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L o w Post - D r i b b l e 1

1 1
5 5 No Post
Entry

4 3 4 3

2 2

L o w Post Phase L o w Post Phase - D r i b b l e 1

In times where the wing (Player 3 above) does n o t enter the Player 3 may also get into a dribble-at with Player 2 . 2 cuts
post, they can pass t o the player at TOC as shown above. backdoor f o r a possible layup. I f the cutter does n o t receive
This links t o Point Phase. 5 would flash t o elbow, 3 drop t o the pass continue under the post and out.
corner.
Players 1 and 4 fill as shown
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L o w Post - D r i b b l e 1

5 5

1 2 1 2

4 3 4 3

LINK: t o POINT Phase I f 3 threw back t o 2 , they'd cut away. Offense remains i n
From Dribble 1 i f Player 3 passes guard-to-guard t o Player Low Post
4 we flow into Point Phase.
G u a r d - T o - F o r w a r d Pass = L o w Post Phase
3 brush cuts behind his man and i n front o f the post as the
post is rising t o the elbow.

4 dribble centers with inside hand

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Point Phase

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L o w Post - D r i b b l e 2

1 Post Up
5 No Post 5
Entry

3 1 2
4

3
4
2

L o w Post Phase - D r i b b l e 2 Double Backdoor

Dribble 2 is a continuation o f Dribble 1 . Perhaps Player 3 cannot pass t o Player 4 as i n Dribble 1 ,
keep your dribble and dribble at with Player 4 .
Instead o f enter post o r passing t o the point, Player 3
dribbles at Player 2 . Player 2 back cuts f o r a possible 4 back cuts (another backdoor opportunity) into a post up.
backdoor; i f they don't receive the ball continue under the 3 passes t o 1 at wing as 5 moves into position t o screen. 1
post and out. may enter t o 4 o n post up.

4
2
4

2
1 5 1 5

3 3

L i n k t o CHIN D r i f t DDK
After passing, Player 3 sets u p f o r the d r i f t screen f r o m 5 . 3 uses the Drift Screen, Drives the double gap and Kicks t o
2 i f help comes o f f the corner
4 pops t o corner
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Point - Entry

4
3

2 1
4 3
On guard-to-guard reversal pass 1 BRUSH cuts behind his
man and i n front o f the post. The cut "runs interference" f o r
5 Player 5 rising t o the elbow.

2 gets t o middle o f the floor with the inside hand dribble.

When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f
the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!

2 1 G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Brush C u t i n t o Point Phase

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

Here there is n o pitch ahead, the offense dribbles across

the halfcourt line and passes guard-to-guard.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Point Phase

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Point - Entry

4 2

3
5

1
4 3
When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f
the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!
5

2 1

From transition we may also get a brush cut without a

guard-to-guard pass.

No guard-to-guard pass. 1 waves 2 through a n d / o r dribble

centers with inside hand dribble
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Point - Entry

1 3 1 3
Middle
Over

4 Away 4
5 5

Spin

2 2

Above are the options upon enter t o 5 at the elbow. Each o f A t times when the elbow entry is n o t available 2 may
these will be detailed i n this chapter. The passer may: reverse pivot (SPIN) toward Player 4 . Keep your dribble!
1) Cut over
2) Cut Middle
3) Screen Away

1 3

4
5

Spread

Player 5 may also sprint into SPREAD Ball Screen

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Point - Over

4 3

2 1
4 3
On guard-to-guard reversal pass 1 BRUSH cuts behind his
man and i n front o f the post. The cut "runs interference" f o r
5 Player 5 rising t o the elbow.

2 gets t o middle o f the floor with the inside hand dribble.

When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f
the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!

2 1 G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Brush C u t i n t o Point Phase

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

Here there is n o pitch ahead, the offense dribbles across

the halfcourt line and passes guard-to-guard.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Point Phase

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Point - Over

1 3 1 REJECT
3
CURL

4 4
5 5

2 2

T h r o w & Go I f 2 does n o t take a handoff, they screen f o r the player i n

Player 2 cuts OVER Player 5 the corner (Player 3 i n this diagram). Player 3 may curl,
reject o r accept the screen.
Upon entry t o the elbow area, i f Player 2 can cross his/her
defender's face and outrun their pass f o r a "throw & g o" Note: when rejecting o r curling a screen and cutting into
handoff that is the first option. the paint look f o r opportunity t o post up.

Note: Player 2 , i f trailed, may also continue cut t o the r i m I f Player 3 does n o t receive the ball, cut t o far corner. And
and 5 dumps i t over the top. "Curl & Dump" other players fill as shown.

When the cutter makes an inside cut (curl, reject) the

screener makes a second cut by popping o u t as Player 2
does i n this diagram.
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Point - Over

3 3
2 5

1 5 1 Laker Cut 2

4 4

Player 5 may pass and follow ball screen with Player 2 Link: Low Post Phase i f we throw t o 5 o n the roll
(shown) o r dribble-at with Player 2

3 3
5 5

1 2 1 2

4 4

Link: Point Phase i f we throw center o f the court 2 may also dribble at 4 (Dribble 1)
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Point - Over

1 3 1 2

4 4 5
5 ACCEPT
3

2
Reset Point

Backing u p t o when Player 2 enters the elbow, cuts OVER ...that would link t o CHIN DRIFT
and screens f o r Player 3 i n the corner, Player 3 may accept
the screen. The down Screen is followed by a DHO f r o m
Player 5 .

I f an advantage is gained, Player 3 o f course drives t o score

o r kick. I f n o advantage is gained, Player 3 may dribble u p
t o reset Point Phase.

Let's assume Player 3 drove b u t d i d n o t get t o the r i m and

kicked t o Player 4 at wing spot...
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Point - M i d d l e

4 3

2 1
4 3
On guard-to-guard reversal pass 1 BRUSH cuts behind his
man and i n front o f the post. The cut "runs interference" f o r
5 Player 5 rising t o the elbow.

2 gets t o middle o f the floor with the inside hand dribble.

When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f
the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!

2 1 G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Brush C u t i n t o Point Phase

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

Here there is n o pitch ahead, the offense dribbles across

the halfcourt line and passes guard-to-guard.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Point Phase

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Point - M i d d l e

1 3 1
3

4 4
5 5

2 2

Player 2 cuts M i d d l e "TAXI" o p t i o n

Player 2 cuts M i d d l e b u t exits t o the strong side
Player 5 may h i t Player 2 o n basket cut, i f n o t Player 2
continues t o opposite corner and the other players fill as Player 5 may h i t Player 2 o n basket cut, i f n o t Player 2 exits
shown. o f f a p i n screen f r o m Player 3 . I f the screen is effective
Player 5 may h i t Player 2 coming open f o r a shot. I f Player 2
catches b u t does n o t shoot, 5 follows into ball screen.

After screening, Player 3 cuts t o far corner and other

players fill as shown.
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Point - M i d d l e

1 3
3 Low Post
5

4 1 2
5 Dribble 1

2 4 Point

"TAXI" o p t i o n Links t o Point o r Low Post

Player 2 cuts M i d d l e b u t exits t o the strong side

Player 5 may h i t Player 2 o n basket cut, i f n o t Player 2 exits

o f f a p i n screen f r o m Player 3 . I f the screen is effective
Player 5 may h i t Player 2 coming open f o r a shot. After
screening, Player 3 cuts t o far corner and other players fill
as shown.

With n o shot available, Player 5 "taxis" the ball t o Player 2

with a dribble handoff.
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Point - Screen A w a y

4 3

2 1
4 3
On guard-to-guard reversal pass 1 BRUSH cuts behind his
man and i n front o f the post. The cut "runs interference" f o r
5 Player 5 rising t o the elbow.

2 gets t o middle o f the floor with the inside hand dribble.

When entering the elbow we encourage a one-hand pass o f f
the dribble into Player 5 . Keep your dribble!!

2 1 Player 4 steps toward 3 p t line i n anticipation o f the screen.

Player 3 slides t o deep corner

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Brush C u t i n t o Point Phase

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

Here there is n o pitch ahead, the offense dribbles across

the halfcourt line and passes guard-to-guard.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Point Phase

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Point - Screen A w a y

1 3 1 4
Reject
REJECT
CURL
4 3
5 5

2
POP
2

After entering t o 5 , Player 2 screens away. This screen is set When 5 passes t o 2 and 2 has n o shot/drive, follow into a
near the elbow and the goal is t o have this screen set near ball screen. Often, Player 2 should reject the ball screen,
the same spot every time we r u n Point Screen Away. b u t here Player 2 accepts the screen, 5 rolls and 2 kicks t o
3
Player 3 may reject o r curl the screen. I f Player 3 does n o t
receive pass f r o m 5 , continue t o far corner.

Note: Look f o r post u p opportunities i n the paint when

rejecting/curling

The screener (Player 2 above) pops with a hard second cut

beyond the arc. This may generate 3 p t opportunities f o r the
screener.
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Point - Screen A w a y

1 4 1 3

REJECT
5 CURL
3 4
5
2
POP
2

Link t o CHIN DRIFT After entering t o 5 , Player 2 screens away. This screen is set
near the elbow and the goal is t o have this screen set near
the same spot every time we r u n Point Screen Away.

Player 3 may reject o r curl the screen. I f Player 3 does n o t

receive pass f r o m 5 , continue t o far corner.

Note: Look f o r post u p opportunities i n the paint when

rejecting/curling

The screener (Player 2 above) pops with a hard second cut

beyond the arc. This may generate 3 p t opportunities f o r the
screener.
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Point - Screen A w a y

1 4 1 4

3 3
5 5

2 2

Dribble-At Dribble-At
I f player 5 cannot pass t o the cutter nor the screener Here, Player 2 comes over the t o p o f the dribble-at with 5 .
he/she will dribble at Player2 f o r a possible backdoor The handoff may create an advantage f o r penetration.
opportunity i f overplayed. Above, Player2 comes over the t o p and kicks t o 3 .

1 4 1 4

3 5 3
5 2
2

Link t o CHIN DRIFT... ...and possible DDK (drift, drive, kick)

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Point - Spin

4 3

SPIN
2 1
4 3
In the previous Point Phase options, Player 2 enters t o 5
at/near the elbow. In the SPIN option Player 2 perhaps is
5 unable t o enter t o 5 . This is why we encourage the
one-hand pass o f f the dribble. I f the pass is n o t available
we still have our dribble t o SPIN (reverse pivot) as shown
above.

Player 4 stands then back cuts when dribbled at. This is the
2 1 first scoring option i n SPIN. I f 4 does n o t receive the bounce
pass o n the backdoor cut, continue t o far corner.

Above are the lanes t o fill i n transition. The four perimeter

spots are interchangeable.

We want t o enter the different phases o f Princeton w i t h o u t

a call.

Here there is n o pitch ahead, the offense dribbles across

the halfcourt line and passes guard-to-guard.

G u a r d - T o - G u a r d Pass = Point Phase

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Point - Spin

1 4 2 4

3 3
2 5 5
1

I f n o backdoor pass, 2 keeps their dribble and continues IF we throw t o back action...
into handoff with 1 as 5 moves into position t o ball screen

1 2 4
Low Post
5

2 4 3
Dribble 1 5
1

Point 3

...then LINK t o Low Post I f we throw ahead...

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Point - Spin

4 2 4

2
5 3 3
5

1 1

... then Link t o Chin Drift... ...for a possible DDK (drift, drive, kick)
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Point - Spread

1 3
5

4 3 4
5

2
2 1

1 makes guard t o guard pass, brush cuts and 5 rises t o the No elbow entry and 5 continues into SPREAD ball screen f o r
elbow. 2 dribble centers with inside hand. Keep your 2 . 2 may h i t roller, drive t o score o r kick f o r three
dribble!

1 2
3
5
3
4 1 Dribble 1
5

2 4

Here 2 kicks t o 3 then exits away f r o m their pass t o far Link to: Low Post Phase o r Point Phase
corner

Other players fill as shown

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Chin

4 5 3 4 5 3

2 1 2 1

Post is at ballside elbow = CHIN 1 passes t o 2

• Use this as a call o n dead ball possessions 2 passes t o 4
• Use as "bail o u t plan" - when offense is discombobulated 5 back screens f o r 1 (wait until second pass is complete). 1
simply get ball t o a slot and call CHIN cuts t o far side o f rim. I f there is n o pass continue t o strong
• Use after OREBs side corner.

1 1

4 3 4 3
5 5

2 2

After back screening, Player 5 sets d r i f t screen f o r 2 DDK (Drift, Drive, Kick)
(screening angle = TOC). Player 2 setup cut! The DDK is a double gap drive o f f the d r i f t screen. Player 2
catches o f f the d r i f t screen and drives the double gap f o r a
Player 5 may slip o f f the d r i f t screen. score o r a kick t o 3 i n the corner. Player 3 times their
Player 2 may shoot when X2 goes under the d r i f t screen. relocation with the flight o f pass t o 2 .
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Chin

1 1 2

4 3 4 3
5

2 5

Curl the D r i f t This links t o Open Phase

Player 2 may curl the d r i f t when trailed. I f they d o n o t
receive the pass, continue t o far corner. After setting the
d r i f t screen there are options with links. Shown above
Player 2 curls the d r i f t and Player 5 pops.

1 1 SCREEN 2
AWAY
MIDDLE

4 3 3
4 5
5
OVER

Curl the d r i f t & Hits 5 at elbow after he/she screens. This links t o Corner Phase
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Chin

1 1 2

4 3 4 5 3
5

Curl the Drift Dribble Up t o reset CHIN

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Corner - Over

3 2 3 1

2
4 5 4 5

The offense enters Corner Phase when the cutter curls the ...and Player 4 passes t o Player 5 i n the high post elbow
d r i f t i n CHIN Drift...
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Corner - Over

3 1 3 1

5 2 5 2
4 4

T h r o w & Go I f player 4 does n o t take a handoff, continue into the screen

After passing t o 5 , Player 4 sprints over t o outrun their pass at/near the elbow f o r Player 2 . Here i t becomes like Point
and take a throw and g o handoff. Screen Away.

Note: I f trailed, Player 4 may curl around Player 5 and Player Player 2 may reject o r curl ( look f o r opportunity t o post
5 d u m p i t over the t o p (curl & dump) when cutting into the paint).

Player 4 pops after screening - a hard second cut here may

present a 3 p t opportunity.

I f player 2 does n o t receive the pass, continue t o far corner.

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Corner - Over

2 1 2 1

3 3
5 5
4 4

Dribble-At I f Player 5 can pass t o Player 4 o n the pop, follow into the
I f Player 5 cannot pass t o Player 4 nor Player 2 , dribble-at ball screen.
with Player 4 .

Player 4 back cuts when overplayed and comes over the t o p

f o r a handoff when the defense goes under.

2 1 4
5 Low Post

1
3 2 Dribble 1
5
4
3 Point

IF we throw t o back action... Link: Low Post

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Corner - Over

2 1 2 1

3 3 5
5 4
4

I f we throw ahead... Link: Chin Drift

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Corner - M i d d l e

3 2 3 1

4 4 5 2
5

POINT
1

The offense enters corner phase when the cutter curls the ...and Player 4 passes t o Player 5 i n the high post elbow
d r i f t i n CHIN Drift... then cuts middle.

Look f o r the return pass, i f i t does n o t come continue t o far

corner. Other players fill as shown. IF the ball is pass t o
TOC the link is t o Point Phase.

3 4 3 4
5 Low Post

5 1 1

Point

2 2

5 may DHO with Player 3 i n the corner o r pass and follow Links t o Point o r Low Post
ball screen (shown).
 Radius Athletics
Corner - Screen A w a y

3 2 3 1

2
4 5 4 5

The offense enters corner phase when the cutter curls the ...and Player 4 passes t o Player 5 i n the high post elbow
d r i f t i n CHIN Drift...
 Radius Athletics
Corner - Screen A w a y

3 1 3
4
LOW POST

5 2 5 1
4

POINT
Point
2

After entering t o 5 , Player 4 screens away f o r Player 3 i n the When 5 passes t o 4 who popped, follow into a ball screen.
corner. (5 may also DHO with 4)

Player 3 may curl, reject the screen. The screener pops with Links t o Low Post and Point Phases i f PnR doen't lead t o
a hard second cut outside the arc f o r potential 3 p t shot. score.

I f Player 3 does n o t receive the pass, continue cut t o far

corner.

I f 5 passes o u t t o TOC link t o Point Phase

 Radius Athletics
Corner - Screen A w a y

3 1 4 1
Drive

5 2 2
4 5
3

Point

Accepting t h e Screen ...Link t o Chin Drift

Backing up, Player 4 has entered t o 5 and Screens Away and
instead o f curling/rejecting, Player 3 accepts the screen.

Player 5 DHO with Player 3 . Player 3 may shoot behind the

handoff, drive o r i f n o advantage is present dribble u p t o
link t o Point Phase.

I f Player 3 throws ahead as shown...

Open Phase
 Radius Athletics
Open

3 2 3 1

OPEN

4 4 2
5

1 5

The offense enters OPEN phase when the cutter curls the With the center at TOC the lane is OPEN.
d r i f t i n CHIN Drift and the screener (Player 5) pops...
Player 5 may dribble-at with either wing

3 1 3 1

4 2 4 2

5 5

In this example, Player 5 dribbles at Player 2 5 throws ahead t o 1

Player 2 back cuts f o r potential Back Door and i f they don't

receive the pass continues t o far corner

Player 1 begins t o l i f t
 Radius Athletics
Open

2 3 1

Low Post
1
3 5 2
4

Point
4 5

Player 5 follows their pass into ball screen f o r 1 Player 5 may also DHO with Player 1 after Player 2 back cuts

Links t o Low Post o r Point

2
5
Low Post

3 1
Dribble 1

4 Point

also links t o Low Post o r Point