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3 Out, 2 In Motion
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Description This basic 3-out, 2-in motion offense is a great way to teach your players some of the fundamental ways of creating scoring opportunities by moving without the ball. The perimeter players are your "3-out" and two post players are your "2-in". It can be used against both zone and man-to-man defenses. The "3" Perimeter Players - Basic Rules ANIMATION The main rule on the perimeter when getting the ball is to face the basket in triple-threat position and look to execute one of the following options: Look to make an entry pass into a low-post player. After making a wing-to-low-post entry pass, the perimeter player should slide down to the short-corner on that side. Pass to another perimeter player and then screen away; or for the ball If the defender backs off, take an open shot from the perimeter. Create dribble penetration off of a jab-step. The perimeter player should be taught these specific times when dribbling is preferred before passing. To dribble penetrate. To improve their position to make a pass. To dribble at a fellow perimter player. This occurs when that player is deing denied the pass. When this happens the player being dribbled to must cut through the lane to the opposite side and the perimeter players rotate accordingly. The "2" Post Players - Basic Rules ANIMATION The post players work as a duo; each aware where the other one is. When the ball is on the wing, the post player on the ball-side should flash to the low-post and work to get position for an entry pass. If the post player on the ball side gets an entry pass in the low post, the other post player generally should flash to the weak-side elbow in order open space for the low post player. If the post player on the ball side cannot secure low-post position for an entry pass after a couple of seconds, they should lash across the lane and set a screen for the wek-side post player. Many times this simple action will create an easy low-post score. The wing player with the ball must be patient in watching for this to develop. Sometimes the weak-side post player may also flash to the ball-side elbow when the entry pass is made into the low-post. This creates what is called a "hi-lo" post situation where the low post player can deliver a short dump pass to the "hi" post player if the defense collapses on them. The post players must react to dribble penetration from the perimeter as follows: If the penetration is from the wing or top of the key, the post players slide to the baseline and into the short-corner. If the dribble penetration is made by the wing player to the baseline, the post player should slide up to the elbow to create a lane for the driver and also look for the kickout pass and short jumper. Key Coaching Points Proper spacing is the key in this 3-out, 2-in motion offense. It is essential that a player being dribbled at, cut through to the opposite side to maintain the proper spacing. It is suggested that the post and perimeter players not interchange in this offense unless you have versatile personnel. Discourage random dribbling and encourage players catching, squaring to the basket, and then making the decisions as described above. Remind your post players to crash the boards on any shot and remind your perimeter players to rotate to the top on any dribble penetration. There must be someone back to guard against a transition fast-break. Finally, encourage creativity in this offense as long as some of the fundamentals of cutting, screening, and post play are being executed.