Ball Handler (Blue) breaks down defender and gains advantage for pass and cut to the basket Options: 1. Blue Scores if no pass comes from Red 2. Blue clears to opposite low corner if pass doesn't come 3. Red maintains position if defense is set, or can drive around defender if space is available (must drive into the key and Grey becomes the safety valve in the corner)
Play starts at the top (or Reset position) Can be run either Left or Right (motion is the same with other two players in a 5 out offense holding their positions while the play is executed
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