The Toronto Raptors have altered the spacing and sequencing of normal pin down series' with this play. By engaging off ball defenders to actively track non-threats, Nick Nurse has developed a quick hitter with multiple options that flows freely depending on what the defense gives up. Free Download: Toronto Raptors Playbook See More
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Very effective secondary transition/early offense set from Cardinals Head Coach Chris Mack. This action uses some false motion and then incorporates a flare screen followed by a ball screen. If you love 4 Out spacing, add this to your playbook ASAP! On the FMS blog: Early Offense Philosophies Flare Screen Essentials See More
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Spread Ball Screen vs. 2-3 Zone #ZoneOffenseTips + #SBSoffense For more on spread ball screen offense: Spread Ball Screen Basics (blog) Spread Ball Screen Offense (Playbook) Spread Ball Screen Entries (Playbook) See More
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1st Option: 2-1 Hand-off into 1-5 Ball Screen 2nd Option: Keep Counter - 2 fakes a Hand-off and go to the Rim 3rd option: If 2 curls to the Basket after 5's Pindown, then 5 starts playing a 2-man game with 1. 4th Option: Create a 2-man game with Giannis Antetokounmpo as a Roll-Man. See More
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This is a situation where having a 4 that can handle the ball can make your offense dynamic. On this play, Aaron Gordon acts as point guard, running a basic Pick and Roll with Nikola Vucevic, along with some added motion with the 1 and 2. This accomplishes a few things: A) The beginning of the set looks almost as if the point guard is coming up to take the ball, which forces the defense to anticipate. B) Having the 4 as the ball handler, 1 off the ball, and the 3 stuck in the corner puts Russell Westbrook and Paul George off the ball, allowing the offense to attack the Thunder's weaker players. C) A taller player can simply see the roll man better and deliver a nice pass that goes through the help defense in a way that a smaller player may not be able to do. D) The off-ball motion during the roll forces defenders to keep their attention on their assignments away from the ball. While this play requires players with unique skillsets, the concepts can be translated to just about any level, the idea that having a ball handler who is not the typical ball handler can be used to exploit weaknesses in the defense in ways that only using a traditional point guard cannot. Check out this blog post on my experience as a FMS content intern! See More
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Exellent misdrection set to get your best guard driving downhill to the rim! If no driving lane is available, we counter by having 5 follow to a ball screen and then slip. This same action can be used as a half court set as well. See More
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This half court play allows a team to get a backdoor lob for an athletic 4 or open 3 off a pick and pop from the 2 guard. Playbook Download: 50 Quick Hitters! See More
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Quick play ran by coach Brad Stevens in order to get Al Horford an open high post shot. Second option is a dribble hand-off to the wing, while the side is clear and help can only be given by the last defender on the baseline. Free Playbook: Best of 2018 NBA Playoffs See More
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Playbook Download: Toronto Raptors - Offensive System 2011-2018 See More
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Brad Stevens is the best in the NBA right now out of time outs and in late game situations. This play is designed to get Tatum, Morris, or Horford a post up opportunity and to have Tatum, Brown, or Smart off a pin down. This action starts with a ball screen and ends in a pick-the-picker action. This action keeps every defender engaged. The first look is the post up. See More
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Quick hitter by coach Rick Carlisle for an open perimeter shot. Center should call "pick" in order to baffle the defense and suddenly change direction (slip) to set the wide pin down screen for 3. View Plays of the Week - Unlocking the NBA's Top Offense! See More
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With Nick Nurse taking over as the Head Coach of the Toronto Raptors for the 2018-19 season, he introduced a myriad of new plays and actions to the offense that he reportedly had a significant influence over during Dwane Casey's previous tenure. This play, loosely out of Horns formation, leverages the unique skillset of Toronto's emerging star in Pascal Siakam. By creating a large gap for Siakam to attack the closeout, and clearly scripting the play in a manner that Siakam is instructed to make the catch "on the run," Toronto has been able to score effectively on this simple action. Click here for Plays of the Week - Unlocking the NBA's Top Offense! See More
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Loop cuts - also known as Iverson cuts - are a great way to shift a defense. Creating a shift followed by a counter flow can often lead to an open look. This set will almost always get you a low post catch when needed. In the video below, the ball is fed into the post from the slot. in MOST scenarios, I like the ball reversed to the lift which creates a much better angle for a post feed. See More
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1 dribbles toward 2 who zipper cuts up the slot. 5 downs creens for 2. 2 ball screens 1 and then uses flare screen from 5. 4 down screens 3. If flare isn't open, 1 and 3 DHO as 5 sprints to ball screen 3. 3 uses ball screen, 5 rolls and 1 lifts behind the roller. See More
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