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Full Cycle Offense

A 5-man offense featuring 3 players out and 2 players low. Starts with a give and go, leads to a kick out swing, and includes a strong side screen where the post player screens for the wing to drive to the hoop and finish with a layup via an in-flight pass. This offense emphasizes floor spacing and ball movement, making it effective against man-to-man defenses and capable of breaking down zones with fast ball movement.

Instructions

  1. 1Set up in a 3-out, 2-low formation (3 players on the perimeter, 2 players in the post)
  2. 2Start the offense with a give and go between the point guard and wing
  3. 3After the give and go, execute a kick out swing pass to the opposite side
  4. 4The post player sets a strong side screen for the wing to drive to the hoop
  5. 5The wing receives an in-flight pass and finishes with a layup
  6. 6Continue the cycle with proper floor spacing and quick ball movement
  7. 7Practice against both man-to-man and zone defenses

Pro Tips

  • Maintain proper floor spacing - keep players spread across the court
  • Emphasize quick, crisp passes to keep the defense moving
  • The give and go should create initial pressure on the defense
  • The kick out swing forces the defense to rotate and recover
  • The strong side screen and drive creates scoring opportunities at the rim
  • Fast ball movement is key to breaking down zone defenses
  • Communication is essential - players must read and react to the defense
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