2022-23 Lakers Playbook

2 0 2 2 - 2 3 Lakers
Playbook
Table o f Contents
1. 4 - O u t 1 - I n Flow Offense 7
1.1 Motion Offense 7
2. Half Court Sets 13
2.1 Snap Follow 13
2.2 Snap Rip Shake 13
2.3 Snap Slip Punch Pin 14
2.4 Snap Stagger 14
2.5 Snap Double Drag Shake 15
2.6 Snap Stack Up 15
2.7 Snap Ram Flare 16
2.8 Snap Touch Gut 16
2.9 Snap Elbow Chicago 17
2.10 Snap Elbow Flip 17
2.11 Snap Flip Exit Shake 18
2.12 Snap Reject Follow 18
2.13 Snap Step Stagger 19

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2 0 2 2 - 2 3 Lakers Playbook - Contents (cont.)
2.14 Horns Stack Down 19
2.15 Horns Clearout 20
2.16 Horns DHO Touch Stack Up 20
2.17 Horns Dive Fist Exit Shake 21
2.18 Horns Dive Fist Exit Veer 21
2.19 Horns Dive Swing Pitch 22
2.20 Horns Elbow Chicago 22
2.21 Horns Elbow Chicago Exit 23
2.22 Horns Elbow Rip Punch 23
2.23 Horns Elbow Stagger Flip 24
2.24 Horns Ghost Veer Stagger 24
2.25 Horns Rip Lob 25
2.26 Horns Rip Elbow Stagger 25
2.27 Horns Stagger Fist 26
2.28 Double Drag 26
2.29 Double Drag Follow Shake 27
2.30 Double Drag Stagger 27
2.31 Double Drag Oklahoma 28
2.32 Double Drag Stagger Oklahoma 28
2.33 Double Drag Abort Pin 29
2.34 Double Drag Veer 29
2.35 Chicago Elbow Pin-In 30
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2.36 Chicago Reject Fist Exit 30
2.37 Down Fist Flare 31
2.38 Flat Pin Shake 31
2.39 Spread Fist Pin-In 32
2.40 Stagger Away 32
2.41 Stagger Slip Iso 33
2.42 Step Reject Stagger Shake 33
2.43 UCLA Fist Punch 34
2.44 Chicago Punch Clear 35
2.45 Clear Punch Cut Pin 35
2.46 Corner DHO Flip Veer Exit 36
2.47 Cross Punch STS 36
2.48 Cross Punch Flip 37
2.49 Curl Reject Flip Gut Hammer 37
2.50 Curl Reject Punch 38
2.51 Dunker Curl 38
2.52 Dunker Down Post Pin 39
2.53 Dunker Down Follow Exit 39
2.54 Dunker Down Flip Fist Pin 40
2.55 DHO Swing Step 40
2.56 Down Follow 41
2.57 Elbow Iso Hammer 41
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2.58 Fist Pin 42
2.59 Fist Shake 42
2.60 Ghost Flip Exit 43
2.61 Loop Exit Pin 43
2.62 Pin Touch Step Veer 44
2.63 Ram Flip Step Veer 44
2.64 Ram Ghost Fist Veer 45
2.65 Rip Punch 4 5 Lift 45
2.66 Rip Punch Exit 46
2.67 Rip Punch Logo 46
2.68 Wedge Empty 47
2.69 Wedge Exit Hammer 47
2.70 Spread Fist 48
2.71 Spread Stack Up 48
2.72 Stack Up Shake 49
2.73 Wide Curl 49
2.74 Wing Fist Pin-In 50
2.75 UCLA Fist Exit 51
2.76 Ghost Step-Up 51
2.77 Elbow Flip Rip STS 52
2.78 Zipper STS 52
2.79 Elbow & Dunker 53
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2.80 Elbow Flip 53
2.81 Elbow Overload 54
2.82 High Fist 54
2.83 Middle Flash 55
3. Special Teams 56
3.1 T Back Out 56
3.2 T Back 56
3.3 T Out 57
3.4 T Out Up 57
3.5 T Lob 58
3.6 Box Elevator Dive 58
3.7 Flat Fake Rip Flip 59
3.8 "2" 59
3.9 Diamond Curl Hammer 60
3.10 Elbow Clear Punch Split 60
3.11 Flare Stagger Wiper 61
3.12 Flash Return 61
3.13 Zipper Corner 62
3.14 Zipper Curl 62
3.15 Zipper Curl Get 62
3.16 Zipper Exit Pin 63
3.17 Zipper Fist 63
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3.18 Zipper Fist Exit 64
3.19 Zipper Lob Elbow Exit 64
3.20 Zipper Punch Dive 65
3.21 Zipper Ram 66
3.22 Zipper Return Punch 66
3.23 Zipper Touch Veer 67
3.24 T Curls Inbound 67
3.25 EOG SLOB 1 68
3.26 Pin Ram Fist 68
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2 0 2 2 - 2 3 Lakers Playbook
4 - O u t 1 - I n Flow Offense
Offensive Spacing Principles Slot - > Slot Entries Slot - > Slot: Follow P&R
4 Out 1 In 4 Out 1 In 4 Out 1 In
5 5 5
3 4 3 4 3 4
1 2 2 1 2
1
For offensive spacing purposes, the team These entries begin with the ball handler 1 follows pass t o opposite slot running i n
tries t o stay within the designated blue b o x dribbling u p t o fill one slot area and passing front o f the receiver t o set a ball screen.
areas o n the court. t o the opposite slot They can roll o r p o p after setting the screen.
Player p o s i t i o n i n g i s interchangeable, b u t If x 5 helps o n a drive/tag, 5 looks t o seal x 3

the players must fill the following spots o n i n front o r behind them t o make kickout
the court: read easier f o r d u m p o f f o r pass o u t t o
corner 3 .
- 2 slot players outside the lane line
extended.
- 2 corner players, below the break b u t high

enough that they can drive baseline o n a
catch.
- 1 dunker spot player that can r u n short

corner t o short corner.
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Slot - > Slot: Follow DHO Slot - > Slot: Follow DHO Overplay Pin Slot - > Slot: Corner DHO
5 5 5
3 4 3 4 3 4
1 2 1 2 1 2
1 follows pass t o opposite slot running 1 follows pass t o opposite slot running The ball handler drives at the corner player,
behind the receiver t o receive a dribble behind the receiver t o attempt t o receive a who runs u p t o receive a dribble handoff o r
handoff o r flip. dribble handoff o r flip. dribble pitch.
They can then drive (vs over coverage), If this is overplayed and the handoff can n o t That player can drive, shoot, o r flow into
shoot (vs an under), h i t the screener (vs take place, 1 continues their path into a p i n another motion option.
hedge), o r flip into a ball screen with the down screen f o r the corner player.
handoff player.
The ball handler can drive o r pass t o 4 , who
If x 5 helps o n a drive/tag, 5 looks t o seal x 3 can shoot, drive, o r flow into another slot - >
i n front o r behind them t o make kickout slot entry option.
read easier f o r d u m p o f f o r pass o u t t o
corner 3 .
Slot - > Slot: Screen Chicago Away Slot - > Slot: Step-Up P&R Slot Dribble at Corner Entries
5 5 5
3 4 3 4 3 4
1 2 1 2 2
1
1 down screens away f r o m their pass f o r the 5 sprints u p into a ball screen f o r the ball These entries begin with the ball handler
corner player, who then receives a handler. The screener can roll/pop. dribbling towards the player i n the strong
handoff/flip/dribble pitch f r o m the ball side corner.
handler.
5 clears t o the weak side dunker spot.
The corner player can drive, shoot, o r
dribble t o fill the open slot t o reset.
pg. 8
Dribble at Corner: DHO Dribble at Corner: Step-Up P&R Dribble at Corner: Blind Pig
5 5 5
3 4 3 4 3 4
x3
2 2 2
1 1 1
3 runs behind the driving ball handler t o 3 runs i n front o f the driving ball handler t o If the corner player is overplayed, they cut
receive a handoff set a step-up ball screen. back door.
Options: After setting the screen, the screener can If the cutter isn't available, 1 continues
1 . Shoot (vs under) roll/pop. dribbling towards the corner and other
2 . Drive (vs over w / o hedge) perimeter players rotate t o fill open spots.
3 . Pocket pass t o roller (vs over w/hedge) The ball handler can reset with a pass t o the
4 . Initial ball handler keeps and drives If x 5 helps o n a drive/tag, 5 looks t o seal x 4 slot.
baseline i n front o r behind them t o make kickout
5 . Flip into ball screen read easier f o r d u m p o f f o r pass o u t t o
6 . Reset offense corner 4 .
The ball handler will read the defense and

either look t o score o n a drive, h i t the
screener o n a pop/roll, o r d u m p o f f t o the
dunker, o r skip pass t o 4 .
Slot Dribble at Slot Entries Dribble at Slot: DHO Dribble at Slot: Spread P&R
5 5 5
3 4 3 4 3 4
2 2
2
1 1 1
These entries begin with the ball handler The ball handler drives i n front o f the The ball handler drives behind the opposite
dribbling u p t o fill one slot area and opposite slot t o execute a dribble handoff. slot t o execute a spread ball screen with the
dribbling towards the opposite slot screener popping/rolling towards the middle
Options: o f the floor.
1 . Shoot (vs under)
2 . Drive (vs over w / o hedge)
3 . Pocket pass t o roller (vs over w/hedge)
4 . Initial ball handler keeps and drives
5 . Flip into ball screen
6 . Dribble t o slot t o reset
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Dribble at Slot: Pin Down Corner Entries Corner - > Post Entry
5 5
3 4 4 5x5 4
1
2 3 2 3 2
1
1
The ball handler drives at the opposite slot These entries begin with the ball handler On a pass t o the post, the initial ball handler
and that player screens away t o set a p i n dribbling u p t o fill the strong side corner OR will clear t o the opposite dunker spot o r
down screen. the ball being passed f r o m the slot t o the corner (potentially o f f an exit screen).
corner t o initiate the offense.
This can flow into a pass f o r a shot/drive, a
handoff (Chicago/Zoom action), a pass into
a ball screen, o r a pass t o a reset.
Corner - > Wing Unbalanced Entries Unbalanced: Ghost

5
4 5 4 5 4
1
2 2
3 2 1 1
3 3
On a pass f r o m the corner t o the wing, The offense can also be initiated f r o m an 3 sets a ghost screen f o r the ball handler,
options are: unbalanced look, with an extra perimeter popping towards the open wing.
player o n the weak side.
1 . The opposite slot sets a ball screen 1 looks t o drive o r pass t o 3 , who can shoot,
2 . The receiver passes t o the corner/slot o r The dunker spot player can be o n either end attack, o r the offense can flow into more
drives at the corner/slot t o initiate another o f the court. options.
flow option
The ball handler can dribble into a
perimeter/post isolation, o r can initiate the
offense i n the following ways.
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Unbalanced: Step-Up P&R Unbalanced: Swing (1/2) Unbalanced: Swing (2/2)
5 4 5 4 5
2
4
2 2
1 1 1 3
3 3
5 sprints into a ball screen f o r the ball The ball is reversed t o the opposite slot. The ball is passed t o the new wing player.
handler, with a baseline runner t o balance
the court and the other perimeter players The ball handler dribbles towards the wing, The receiver can look t o attack baseline o r
sliding down t o fill their spots. triggering a back cut f r o m the overloaded flow into a handoff o r ball screen with the
side. The corner player lifts u p t o receive the passer.
ball.
The cutter runs o f f an exit screen weak side
(or just clears t o the opposite corner).
Unbalanced: Elbow Unbalanced: Shake Pressure Release: Dunker Lift (1/2)

5 5
5 4 2 3 4
3 4 2
1 3 1 x1
1
5 lifts t o just outside the high post f o r an 1 initiates the offense o n the overloaded If the slot - > slot swing pass is overplayed,
entry. 1 then cuts t o the rim, and the other side, and receives a ball screen f r o m 4 . the dunker player lifts t o the elbow f o r a
perimeter players rotate behind h i m t o keep high post entry.
spacing. The strong side corner lifts t o the wing as
the screener rolls. 2 then fills the opposite dunker spot.
5 at the opposite dunker may space himself

o u t t o the corner.
pg. 1 1
Pressure Release: Dunker Lift (2/2)
4 Out 1 In
2
3 4
1 x1
As 2 is cutting t o the dunker spot opposite,

1 receives a handoff f r o m the ball handler
and looks t o attack.
pg. 1 2
H a l f C o u r t Sets
Snap Follow (1/2) Snap Follow (2/2)
Horns Horns
5
5 2 1 2
3 4 4
3
1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 3 f o r an 4 follows his cross screen with a ball screen
entry pass at the wing. f o r 3 , who looks t o attack middle and has 4
rolling.
After the pass, 1 clears t o the opposite
corner and 5 moves t o the dunker spot
opposite.
Snap Rip Shake (1/3) Snap Rip Shake (2/3) Snap Rip Shake (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
4 3 4 3 4 1 3
x5
x5
2 5 5
5
2 2
1 1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 2 f o r an 5 sets a r i p back screen f o r 1 . 2 looks t o 5 then sets a ball screen f o r 2 and rolls t o
entry pass at the wing. feed 1 o n the cut t o the r i m (potentially with the rim, as 3 lifts f r o m the corner t o the
a lob). wing strong side.
1 clears o u t t o the opposite corner and 4

lifts t o the opposite wing.
**If x 5 helped o n r i p cut they'll be o u t o f

position f o r ball screen**
pg. 1 3
Snap Slip Punch Pin (1/3) Snap Slip Punch Pin (2/3) Snap Slip Punch Pin (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
3 2 1 2 1 2
5x5
4 5 5
3 3
4 4
5 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 4 f o r an 5 follows his cross screen with a slipped ball If n o pass is received o n the slip, 5 will post
entry pass at the wing. screen f o r 4 . p i n his defender. 4 will pass t o 2 , who looks
t o lob the ball i n t o 5 .
After the pass, 1 clears t o the opposite
corner and 3 lifts t o the opposite wing.
Snap Stagger (1/3) Snap Stagger (2/3) Snap Stagger (3/3)

Horns Horns Horns
4 3 4 3 3
1
5
2 5 5 x5
2 2
1 1 4
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 2 f o r an 1 and 5 set a staggered down screen f o r 4 t o If n o shot is available f o r 4 , this can flow
entry pass at the wing. sprint t o the left slot f o r a catch & shoot into a 4 / 5 spread ball screen with 5 looking
opportunity. t o roll middle and catch o n a short o r long
roll.
5 rolls hard t o the r i m after setting his
screen, which should be open i f his man is
looking t o help o n the shooter.
pg. 1 4
Snap Double Drag Shake (1/2) Snap Double Drag Shake (2/2)
Horns Horns
4 3 4 3
2 5 5
2
1 1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 2 f o r an 1 follows his pass with a ball screen f o r 2 ,
entry pass at the wing. which is followed by a slipped ball screen
f r o m 5 (if advantage n o t created by initial
screen, this should be an actual set screen).
3 lifts as 5 rolls t o the rim.
While driving, 2 has options t o score at rim,

lob t o 5 , o r kick o u t t o 3 o r 4 .
Snap Stack Up (1/2) Snap Stack Up (2/2)

Horns Horns
5 2 5 2
1
3 4 x4
4 x3
3
1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 3 f o r an 4 sets a ball screen f o r 3 , then rolls.

entry pass at the wing.
1 sets a back screen o n x 4 t o clear a lob f o r
After the pass, 1 cuts t o the rim. 4.
3 looks t o drive, h i t the lob, h i t a shooter o n

a kickout, o r pass back t o 1 .
pg. 1 5
Snap Ram Flare (1/2) Snap Ram Flare (2/2)
Horns Horns
5 2 5 2
3
4 4
1 3
1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 3 , who then 4 then sets a flare f o r 3 , who gets a pass
sets a ball screen f o r 1 . f r o m 1 and looks t o shoot o r drive, and has
4 as a roller and kickout shooter options o n
a drive.
This can also flow into a 3 / 4 ball screen.
Snap Touch Gut (1/3) Snap Touch Gut (2/3) Snap Touch Gut (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
5 2 5 2 5 2
3 3
3 4
4 4
1
1 1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 3 , who curls 4 immediately hands the ball back o f f t o 1 . 4 sets a down screen f o r 3 .
the screen t o the rim.
4 pops o u t t o receive the ball.
pg. 1 6
Snap Elbow Chicago (1/2) Snap Elbow Chicago (2/2)
Horns Horns
4 3 4 3
2 5 5
2
x2
1 1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 2 f o r an 1 sets a down screen f o r 2 , who runs o f f a

entry pass at the wing. If overplayed, the ball handoff f r o m 5 and looks t o attack.
is entered t o 5 at the elbow instead.
Snap Elbow Flip (1/2) Snap Elbow Flip (2/2)

Horns Horns
4 3 4 3
2 5 5
2
1 1
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 2 , then the 5 flips the ball back t o 2 , who can attack o r
elbow player receives an entry pass. receive a ball screen f r o m 5 .
pg. 1 7
Snap Flip Exit Shake (1/3) Snap Flip Exit Shake (2/3) Snap Flip Exit Shake (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
4 3 4 3 4 3
1
2 5
5 2 5 2
1 1
2 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 4 f o r an 1 cuts t o the rim. 5 executes a dribble handoff with 2 , then
entry pass at the wing. rolls as 3 lifts t o the wing.
4 sets an exit screen f o r 1 as the ball screen

takes place.
Snap Reject Follow (1/2) Snap Reject Follow (2/2)

Horns Horns
4 3 4 3
2 5 5
x2
2
1 1
5 sets a cross screen f o r 2 , who rejects and 5 sets a ball screen and rolls as the ball
pops t o the wing t o receive the entry pass. handler looks t o attack o n the drive.
**You call this play when the defense is t o p

locking the snap action**
pg. 1 8
Snap Step Stagger (1/2) Snap Step Stagger (2/2)
Horns Horns
5 2 5 2
1
3 4 4
3
4 sets an elbow cross screen f o r 3 f o r an The corner player sets a step-up screen as a
entry pass at the wing. staggered screen is set weak side.
After the pass, 1 cuts away.
Horns Stack Down (1/2) Horns Stack Down (2/2)

Horns Horns
4 3 4 2 3
2 5
5
1
1
2 sets ball screen f o r 1 , then rolls t o the rim. 5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 , then rolls into a
down screen f o r 2 .
5 moves into position at t o p o f j u m p ball
arc. 1 looks to:
1 . Drive
2 . Hit 2 o n down screen
3 . Hit 5 o n roll
Alternate option: 5 pops, 2 stays i n the

dunker spot, and there's n o screening o r
interchange between those t w o players.
pg. 1 9
Horns Clearout (1/1)
Horns
4 3
2 5
2 clears t o the weak side wing.
5 sets a dummy down screen f o r 3 .
1 looks t o attack 1v1.
Horns DHO Touch Stack Up (1/2) Horns DHO Touch Stack Up (2/2)
Horns Horns
2
3 1 3 4
5 2
5
1
4
4 executes a dribble handoff with the corner 5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 , then receives a
player, as an elbow cross screen sets u p a back screen f r o m 2 .
ball screen.
pg. 2 0
Horns Dive Fist Exit Shake (1/3) Horns Dive Fist Exit Shake (2/3) Horns Dive Fist Exit Shake (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
4 3 4 3 4 3
2
2
2 5 5
5 1
1
1
1 dribbles o f f a ball screen f r o m 2 , who 1 dribbles o f f a ball screen f r o m 5 , who rolls If 2 catches o n the dive, the opposite elbow
dives t o the rim. t o the rim. player dives t o the r i m
Against a switch o r show & recover, 2 may Simultaneously, 2 runs o f f an exit screen
be open f o r a shot at the rim. f r o m 3 and 4 lifts.
Horns Dive Fist Exit Veer (1/3) Horns Dive Fist Exit Veer (2/3) Horns Dive Fist Exit Veer (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
4 3 4 3 4 3
2
2
2 5 5
5 1
1
1
1 dribbles o f f a ball screen f r o m 2 , who 1 dribbles o f f a ball screen f r o m 5 , who then If 2 catches o n the dive, the opposite elbow
dives t o the rim. sets a down screen f o r the corner shooter. player dives t o the r i m
Against a switch o r show & recover, 2 may Simultaneously, 2 runs o f f an exit screen
be open f o r a shot at the rim. f r o m 3 and 4 lifts.
pg. 2 1
Horns Dive Swing Pitch (1/3) Horns Dive Swing Pitch (2/3) Horns Dive Swing Pitch (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
2
4 3 4 3 4 3
2
2 5 5
1
1
5
1
1 dribbles o f f a ball screen f r o m 2 , who 5 dribbles at and pitches t o the corner If 2 catches o n the dive, the opposite elbow
dives t o the rim. player, who looks t o shoot o r drive o f f the player dives t o the r i m
catch.
Against a switch o r show & recover, 2 may
be open f o r a shot at the rim. If there's n o immediate attack available, this
can flip into a ball screen o r reset t o motion
offense.
Horns Elbow Chicago (1/2) Horns Elbow Chicago (2/2)

Horns Horns
2
3 4 1
2 3
5 5
4
1 passes t o the elbow, then fills the strong The ball handler executes a dribble handoff,
side corner. The corner player fills the wing. then rolls o n the empty side o f the floor
looking f o r a lob f r o m the new ball handler.
The opposite elbow sets a p i n down screen
f o r the corner player, then clears t o the
dunker spot.
pg. 2 2
Horns Elbow Chicago Exit (1/2) Horns Elbow Chicago Exit (2/2)
Horns Horns
3 4 3 2 4
5 2 5 1
1 passes t o the elbow, then moves t o set a 4 runs o f f a down screen into a handoff at
p i n down screen weak side. the nail, and attacks as an exit screen occurs
weak side.
2 cuts t o the opposite block.
Horns Elbow Rip Punch (1/2) Horns Elbow Rip Punch (2/2)
Horns Horns
4 2 4 2
1 5 1 5
3 3
5 v-cuts o r starts at the block t o rise u p t o 1 back screens f o r 3 t o cut t o the rim. If n o
the elbow and get the entry pass switch, 5 looks t o h i t 3 f o r a layup. If there is
a switch, 3 posts u p x 1 and 5 feeds him.
**This play is a pressure release**
If the advantage is negated, 5 can flow into a
handoff with 1 .
pg. 2 3
Horns Elbow Stagger Flip (1/1)
Horns
3 4
5 2
1 passes t o the elbow and sets the first o f

staggered p i n down screens away f o r the
weak side corner shooter.
As that happens, the ball handler at the

elbow executes a handoff with the strong
side corner player, who looks t o
shoot/drive/flip back into a ball screen.
Horns Ghost Veer Stagger (1/2) Horns Ghost Veer Stagger (2/2) Horns Cross Stagger (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
3 4 3 2 4 3
1
5
5 2 5
2
1 1 4
2 ghosts a ball screen f o r 1 , then curls t o 5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 , then sets a down If n o shot is available f o r 4 , this can flow
the r i m screen f o r 2 , who just rand o f f o f an initial into a 4 / 5 spread ball screen with 5 looking
screen f r o m 4 . t o roll middle and catch o n a short o r long
roll.
1 looks t o h i t 2 o f f the stagger o r drive t o
the rim.
**The stagger piece o f this play works well

against drop coverage. The initial ghost
works well f o r initial shots against a show &
recover**
**This play occupies 3 potential help

defenders t o set u p an iso f r o m the ball
handler**
pg. 2 4
Horns Rip Lob (1/1)
Horns
4 3
2 5
The corner player sets a back screen f o r the

elbow player t o get a lob.
If n o t open, the cutter fills the empty corner

and the team is back i n their starting horns
alignment.
Horns Rip Elbow Stagger (1/2) Horns Rip Elbow Stagger (2/2)
Horns Horns
4 3 2
3
2 5 5
4
1 1
The corner player sets a back screen f o r the The ball handler feeds the elbow, then clears
elbow player t o get a lob. t o the wing.
If n o t open, the ball handler passes t o the The elbow player can look t o isolate, o r h i t
screener. the shooter weak side coming o f f the
stagger.
The opposite elbow fills the strong side
elbow and the opposite corner player moves
t o the block.
pg. 2 5
Horns Stagger Fist (1/2) Horns Stagger Fist (2/2)
Horns Horns
3 1 3 2
5 2
5
4 1
5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 , then sets the first 1 sets and slips an inverted ball screen
o f staggered p i n down screens away f o r the
corner player.
Double Drag (1/1)

Horns
2 3
4
5
1 dribbles o f f ball screen f r o m 5 and looks

t o t u r n corner as 4 slips into roll. 5 pops t o
the 3 - p o i n t line.
If 1 rejects 5's screen, 4 still rolls and 5 still

pops.
pg. 2 6
Double Drag Follow Shake (1/2) Double Drag Follow Shake (2/2)
Horns Horns
2 3 2 3
4 5
5 4 1
1 dribbles o f f ball screen f r o m 5 and 4 . 4 follows his initial screen with a second ball
screen and roll.
The corner shooter lifts during the roll as 1

attacks o f f the drive.
Double Drag Stagger (1/2) Double Drag Stagger (2/2)

Horns Horns
2 3 2 3
5
4 4
5 1
1 dribbles o f f ball screen f r o m 5 and 4 . 4 and 5 set a staggered p i n down screen f o r

the opposite corner player.
5 cuts t o the r i m after his screen looking f o r

a pass, then fills the corner.
4 rolls after his screen.
1 passes t o 2 , who catches and looks t o

attack.
pg. 2 7
Double Drag Oklahoma (1/2) Double Drag Oklahoma (2/2)
Horns Horns
2 3 2 3
4
5 4 1
5
1 dribbles o f f ball screen f r o m 5 and 4 . The 2 n d screener then sets a down screen
f o r the first, who is passed t o f o r a
shot/attack.
Double Drag Stagger Oklahoma (1/3) Double Drag Stagger Oklahoma (2/3) Double Drag Stagger Oklahoma (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
2 3 2 3 3
5
4
5
4 4
5 1 2 1
1 dribbles o f f ball screen f r o m 5 and 4 . 4 and 5 set a staggered p i n down screen f o r 4 then sets a pindown screen f o r 5 .
the opposite corner player.
1 passes t o 2 , who catches and looks shoot.
pg. 2 8
Double Drag Abort Pin (1/1)
Horns
2 3
4
5
4 and 5 set u p t o set double drag ball

screens. Then 4 aborts that and sprints t o
set a p i n down f o r the weak side corner
shooter.
Double Drag Veer (1/1)

Horns
2 3
4
5
1 dribbles o f f ball screens f r o m 5 and 4 .
5 rolls t o the r i m after his screen.
4 immediately sets a down screen away f o r

the corner shooter.
pg. 2 9
Chicago Elbow Pin-In (1/3) Chicago Elbow Pin-In (2/3) Chicago Elbow Pin-In (3/3)
5 Out 5 Out 5 Out
5 x5 5 x5 5
2 x4 x4
4 Post Up 4
x3 x3
3 3 3
1 1
1
4 2 2
1 passes t o 4 and then sets a down screen 2 then passes t o 1 , who feeds 4 i n the high After feeding 4 i n the high post, 1 cuts o f f 4
f o r 2 , which is followed by a dribble handoff post. t o the r i m and settles i n at the opposite
f r o m 4 (Chicago/Zoom action) dunker spot.
Simultaneously, 5 sets a p i n - i n flare screen

for 3.
* x 5 is p u t i n conflict between help o n the

cut and p i n - i n *
4 can isolate o n x 4 , hand o f f t o the cutter,

d u m p o f f t o 1 o n a drive t o the rim, o r kick
o u t t o 3 f o r a 3-pointer.
Chicago Reject Fist Exit (1/2) Chicago Reject Fist Exit (2/2)
5 Out 5 Out
5 2 5
2
3 4 3
1
1
4
1 passes t o 4 and then moves t o set a down 1 either drives baseline o r comes o f f a ball
screen f o r 2 , which is rejected f o r a back screen f r o m 4 as 2 runs o f f exit screen f r o m
cut. 5 weak side.
If 2 is n o t open o n the back cut, 4 passes t o

1.
pg. 3 0
Down Fist Flare (1/2) Down Fist Flare (2/2)
5 Out 5 Out
2 3 2 4
1 4 1
3
5 5
4 passes t o the t o p o f the key, then sets a 4 then sets a ball screen f o r the ball handler
down screen f o r the corner player. t o drive down the sideline.
The b i g at the t o p o f the key passes t o the The b i g at the t o p o f the key then sets a
player coming o f f the screen. flare f o r the ball screener.
3 looks t o drive o r h i t the shooter o f f the

screen.
Flat Pin Shake (1/1)

5 Out
5 x5 x3 3
2
4
1 dribbles o f f a flat balls screen f r o m 4 , who

then rolls t o the rim.
5 lifts during the roll.
2 sets a p i n down screen f o r 3 .
1 has options t o drive, h i t 4 o n the roll, h i t 5

lifting, and h i t 3 lifting.
**Play puts x 5 i n conflict**
pg. 3 1
Spread Fist Pin-In (1/1)
5 Out
3 1
2
5
2 sets an inverted ball screen, then short

rolls (vs show & recover) o r slips (vs
switching) looking t o receive the ball and
attack.
3 sets a p i n - i n flare f o r 5 at the wing, then

cuts t o the rim.
Stagger Away (1/3) Stagger Away (2/3) Stagger Away (3/3)

5 Out 5 Out 5 Out
4 2 4 3 4 3
2
5 5
3
5 2
1 1 1
A staggered p i n down screen is set f o r the If the ball is passed t o teh shooter and they If the ball is passed t o teh shooter and they
corner shooter. don't have an immediate drive/shot, the 2 n d don't have an immediate drive/shot, the 2 n d
screener flips into a ball screen. screener pops o u t t o receive the ball, then
The shooter might catch at the slot, o r curl executes a dribble handoff with the corner
the screen t o the rim. player.
pg. 3 2
Stagger Slip Iso
5 Out
4 3
5
1
Step Reject Stagger Shake (1/2) Step Reject Stagger Shake (2/2)
5 Out 5 Out
5 2 4 2
3 1 3
5
1 4
5 sets a step-up screen f o r 1 t o dribble t o 5 and the opposite wing player then set a
the wing, then sets a screen f o r 4 , who staggered down screen f o r 2 , t o catch at the
rejects and cuts t o the rim. t o p o f the key and attack.
5 rolls t o the r i m as 3 lifts u p the wing.
pg. 3 3
UCLA Fist Punch (1/2) UCLA Fist Punch (2/2) Chicago Elbow Pin-In (3/3)
5 Out 5 Out 5 Out
5 4 5 x5 5
2 x4
4
x3
3 2 3 3
1
1 1
4 2
1 passes t o the wing, then cuts t o the nail 2 passes back t o the t o p o f the key. After feeding 4 i n the high post, 1 cuts o f f 4
and turns t o set a UCLA screen f o r 4 t o cut t o the r i m and settles i n at the opposite
t o the block. 3 sets a down screen f o r 5 , who then sets a dunker spot.
ball screen and rolls t o the rim.
Simultaneously, 5 sets a p i n - i n flare screen
If n o t open f o r a layup, 5 posts u p o n the for 3.
block t o receive an entry pass f r o m the
wing. * x 5 is p u t i n conflict between help o n the
cut and p i n - i n *
4 can isolate o n x 4 , hand o f f t o the cutter,

d u m p o f f t o 1 o n a drive t o the rim, o r kick
o u t t o 3 f o r a 3-pointer.
pg. 3 4
Chicago Punch Clear (1/2) Chicago Punch Clear (2/2)
4 Out 1 In 4 Out 1 In
4
3 1 5 4
3 1
5 2
5 down screens away f r o m their pass f o r the The ball handler passes t o the wing, who
corner player, who then receives a feeds the post then clears t o the opposite
handoff/flip/dribble pitch f r o m the ball wing.
handler.
Clear Punch Cut Pin Clear Punch Cut Pin

2 3 2
5 5
x3
x4 3
1 4 1 4
The strong side corner player clears t o the 1 cuts t o the rim, then clears t o the weak
weak side corner. The weak side corner lifts side corner.
t o the wing.
As that cut happens, 4 sets a p i n down
The ball is entered t o 5 i n the post. screen f o r 3 , then cuts t o the r i m and clears
t o the dunker spot.
This p i n down plays o n x 4 helping o n 1's

cut.
pg. 3 5
Corner DHO Flip Veer Exit (1/3) Corner DHO Flip Veer Exit (2/3) Corner DHO Flip Veer Exit (3/3)
Horns Horns Horns
4 2 1 2 1 2
3 5 4 5 5
3 3
4
1
1 executes a dribble handoff with the corner 3 flips the ball back t o the corner player 5 sets a balls screen, then a veer p i n down
player, who passes t o the elbow. screen f o r the corner player.
As that's happening, an exit screen is set f o r

a shooter running t o the strong side corner.
Cross Punch STS (1/2) Cross Punch STS (2/2)

5 3
3 4 4
5
1 2 1 2
3 sets a cross screen f o r 5 t o receive a low 1 cuts o f f o f the post player t o the r i m and
post entry clears o u t t o the weak side after the post
entry.
3 runs o f f o f a down screen f r o m 2 after the

post entry.
4 lifts t o the wing.
pg. 3 6
Cross Punch Flip (1/2) Cross Punch Flip (2/2)
4 2
3 4 3
2
1 5 1 5
2 sets a cross screen f o r 4 , who receives a 2 then sprints around 4 t o receive the ball
post entry. back o n a flip, and can shoot, drive, o r use 4
as a ball screen t o drive middle.
5 fills the dunker spot and 1 spaces t o the

opposite slot.
Curl Reject Flip Gut Hammer (1/3) Curl Reject Flip Gut Hammer (2/3) Curl Reject Flip Gut Hammer (3/3)
4 3
3 1 4 1
5 5
2 4
1
2 2
5 3
5 sets a down screen f o r 3 , which is rejected 2 follows his pass t o receive the ball back at If 3 doesn't immediately have a shot, 5 sets
and 3 instead fills the opposite dunker spot. the wing. a ball screen and rolls as 3 looks t o attack
o f f the drive.
2 dribbles towards 5 then feeds h i m i n the 5 then sets a down screen f o r 3 t o rise t o
post. the t o p o f the key.
4 fills opposite corner and 1 lifts t o the weak Simultaneously, 4 sets a hammer flare
side wing. screen f o r 1 t o fade t o the weak side corner.
2 can pass t o 3 o n the reject f o r a shot at

the r i m o r feeds 5 i n the post.
pg. 3 7
Curl Reject Punch (1/1)
4 Out 1 In
4
3 1
5 2
5 sets a down screen f o r 3 , which is rejected

and 3 instead fills the opposite dunker spot.
2 dribbles towards 5 then feeds h i m i n the

post, who looks t o attack i n the post.
4 fills opposite corner and 1 lifts t o the weak

side wing.
Dunker Curl (1/1)

4 Out 1 In
4
3 1
5 2
5 sets a down screen f o r the dunker, who

curls around the screen t o catch and attack.
The screener cuts t o the r i m looking f o r a

l o b / d u m p off.
pg. 3 8
Dunker Down Post Pin (1/2) Dunker Down Post Pin (2/2)
4
3 1 3 1
5
x4
x5
4
5 2 2
5 sets a down screen f o r the dunker, who 4 sends a lob entry t o the original down
gets the ball swung t o them. screener, who is sealing o f f their new
defender t o secure inside position.
**Use this set anticipating switch o n a
b i g / b i g screen**
Dunker Down Flip Follow Pin (1/3) Dunker Down Flip Follow Pin (2/3)
4 5
3 1 3 1
4
5 2 2
5 sets a down screen f o r the dunker, who The passer follows their pass with a ball
gets the ball swung t o them. screen and roll/pop.
Simultaneously, the down screener comes

o f f an exit screen t o the corner.
pg. 3 9
Dunker Down Flip Fist Pin (1/3) Dunker Down Flip Fist Pin (2/3) Dunker Down Flip Fist Pin (3/3)
4
3 1 3 1 3 5 1
5
4 4
5 2 2 2
5 sets a down screen f o r the dunker, who 4 dribbles at the original ball handler t o flip The dunker lifts u p t o set a ball screen, as
gets the ball swung t o them. the ball back t o them. simultaneously a p i n down is set weak side.
DHO Swing Step (1/2) DHO Swing Step (2/2)

4
3 1 5 4 1
5 2 2
2 swings t o 5 , who executes a dribble 4 sprints into a step-up ball screen and rolls
handoff with the wing. middle, as the ball handler looks t o attack
down the sideline.
The wing player then passes back t o the
original ball handler.
The dunker player gets t o the new ball side

location i f n o t already.
pg. 4 0
Ram Follow (1/2) Down Follow (2/2)
3 4 1
2 2
5
3
1 5 4
5 sets a down screen f o r 4 t o receive a pass 5 follow 4 after his initial screen t o set a
f r o m the ball handler. second screen, this time on-ball.
After the pass, 1 cuts through the lane and 4 looks t o drive and has 5 rolling down the
fills the opposite corner and the corner lane.
player lifts t o the wing.
Elbow Iso Hammer (1/2) Elbow Iso Hammer (2/2)

4
3 1 4 x4 x1 1
x3
3 x5 x2
2
5
5 2
The ball handler feeds 5 filling the high The weak side corner player sets a hammer
post, then the four off-ball players fill the flare as 5 looks t o attack the rim.
corners and wings.
pg. 4 1
Fist Pin (1/1)
4 Out 1 In
4
3 1
5 2
The dunker spot player sets a ball screen

and rolls middle as a weak side pindown is
executed.
Fist Shake (1/1)

4 Out 1 In
5
2 x2 3
4
1
4 seta a ball screen f o r the ball handler, then

rolls as the weak side corner player lifts t o
the wing.
pg. 4 2
Ghost Flip Exit (1/3) Ghost Flip Exit (2/3) Ghost Flip Exit (3/3)
2
5 4 5 3 4 5 3
2 2
1 3 1 4
2 ghosts a ball screen f o r the ball handler 1 executes a dribble handoff with the corner 4 dribbles at the opposite slot, who cuts t o
and receives the ball at the t o p o f the key. player. the rim.
As that happens, 3 cuts t o the rim. As that happens, 3 runs o f f an exit screen t o
the strong side corner.
Loop Exit Pin (1/1)

4 Out 1 In
5
4 3
1 2
1 dribbles at 2 , who loops behind h i m into a

down screen f o r the corner shooter.
Simultaneously, 3 sets an exit screen f o r the

dunker spot player t o g o t o the corner.
1 looks t o drive (with the defense occupied)

o r h i t one o f the off-screen shooters.
pg. 4 3
Pin Touch Step Veer (1/3) Pin Touch Step Veer (2/3) Pin Touch Step Veer (3/3)
4 4 4
3 1 1 1
5 5
3
2
5 2 2 3
The off-ball slot sets a p i n down f o r the The ball is flipped back t o the original ball The down screener sets a ball screen, then a
corner player o n their side, who receives the handler. flare f o r the player at the slot.
ball.
2 looks t o drive, h i t the shooter, o r h i t the
screener rolling down the middle o f the
court.
Ram Flip Step Veer (1/3) Ram Flip Step Veer (2/3) Ram Flip Step Veer (3/3)
4 5
3 3 3
1 1 1
5
4
4
5 2 2 2
The off-ball slot sets a p i n down f o r the The ball is flipped back t o the original ball 5 sets a step-up screen, then a down screen
corner player o n their side, who receives the handler. away f o r the opposite corner shooter.
ball.
pg. 4 4
Ram Ghost Fist Veer (1/2) Ram Ghost Fist Veer (2/2)
3
4 2 4 2
5
3
5 1
1
5 sets a ram screen f o r the dunker spot 5 sets a ball screen, then sets a veer down
player, who ghosts a ball screen with the screen f o r 3 then cuts t o the rim.
ball handler.
Rip Punch 4 5 Lift (1/2) Rip Punch 4 5 Lift (2/2)

4
3 1 4 5
3 2
5 2 1
The corner player steps i n t o set a r i p back After 5 catches i n the post, the opposite
screen f o r the opposite slot t o get post wing player makes a 4 5 degree cut t o the
position. rim, and the corner player lifts t o the wing
behind i t .
The ball handler dribbles t o the wing t o
make a post entry. The strong side wing screens away f o r the
slot player.
The dunker spot player fills the corner as the
corner player moves u p t o the wing o n the The cutter fills back t o the weak side corner
weak side. i f n o t passed to.
**This is a play t o set u p a post u p and

counter weak side help o n the post u p * *
pg. 4 5
Rip Punch Exit (1/2) Rip Punch Exit (2/2)
4
3 1 4 5
1
3 2
5 2
The corner player steps i n t o set a r i p back After the r i p screen, 1 runs o f f an exit
screen f o r the opposite slot t o get post screen weak side.
position.
The player that made the post entry pass
The ball handler dribbles t o the wing t o clears away t o the slot.
make a post entry.
The post player looks t o attack.
corner player moves u p t o the wing o n the
weak side.
**This is a play t o set u p a post u p and

counter weak side help o n the post u p * *
Rip Punch Logo (1/2) Rip Punch Logo (2/2)

3 1 4
5 5
1
3
4 2 2
4 cuts o f f a r i p screen f r o m the dunker spot The ball handler feeds the post, then sets a
player, then clears t o the opposite corner. logo ball screen.
The opposite corner player lifts t o the wing.
The strong side corner player lifts t o the

wing t o receive the ball.
pg. 4 6
Wedge Empty (1/2) Wedge Empty (2/2)
4
3 1 4
3 5 2
5 2 1
The corner player steps i n t o set a wedge 5 sets a ball screen and rolls/pops o n the
screen t o set u p the slot player setting a ball empty side as the ball handler attacks
screen f o r the ball handler at the wing. middle.

corner player moves u p t o the wing o n the
weak side.
Wedge Exit Hammer (1/3) Wedge Exit Hammer (2/3) Wedge Exit Hammer (3/3)
4 4 4
3 1 1
5
5
3 1 3
2 2
5 2
The corner player steps i n t o set a wedge 1 runs o f f an exit screen f r o m 5 t o receive On a drive baseline, the weak side dunker
screen t o set u p the slot player setting a ball the ball. sets a hammer flare f o r the opposite wing
screen f o r the ball handler at the wing. player.
The weak side corner player fills the wing.
pg. 4 7
Spread Fist (1/1)
4 Out 1 In
3 4 5
x1
1
2
4 sets a ball screen and pops t o the middle

o f the court t o receive a short roll pass i f 1
can't t u r n the corner.
4 looks t o attack 3v2 o f f the catch with x 3

and x 5 .
Spread Stack (1/1)

4 Out 1 In
5
4 3
1 2
5 sprints u p t o set a ball screen f o r the ball

handler.
3 runs f r o m the wing through the lane t o set

a back screen o n x 5 f o r 5 t o roll t o the rim.
pg. 4 8
Stack Up (1/1)
4 Out 1 In
2
4 3
5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 , then rolls t o the

r i m while receiving a back screen f r o m 2 ,
who then fills the t o p o f the key.
The weak side corner player lifts t o the wing.
1 looks t o drive, has a lob option f o r 5 , and

shooters t o kick o u t to.
Wide Curl (1/2) Wide Curl (2/2)

4 4
3 1 1
3
5 2 2
The off-ball slot player set a p i n down If 3 doesn't have an immediate shot/drive,
screen. The ball handler passes t o the the screener flips into a ball screen and rolls
shooter, who looks t o attack o f f the catch. middle.
pg. 4 9
Wing Fist Pin-In (1/2) Wing Fist Pin-In (2/2)
4 4
3 2 x2 2
5 1 5 1
The ball handler swings t o the trailing big, 5 follows his pass with a screen, then rolls
who passes t o the corner player lifting t o the down the empty side as 3 attacks middle.
wing.
As this happens, the dunker spot player sets
a p i n - i n flare f o r the weak side corner
shooter.
pg. 5 0
UCLA Fist Exit (1/2) UCLA Fist Exit (2/2)
Miscellaneous Miscellaneous
5 4 2
3
5 1
4
2 3
1
As 1 dribbles u p the wing, 2 UCLA cuts o f f 5 sets a ball screen f o r 3 then rolls.
o f 3 t o the rim. If available, 1 passes t o 2 f o r
a shot. 2 runs o f f an exit screen f r o m 4 weak side
as 3 drives o f f the ball screen.
If the cut isn't open, 1 passes t o 3 popping
t o the slot. 3 looks t o score o n a drive, h i t the roller, o r
kick o u t t o 2 .
4 moves t o the dunker spot and 5 towards
the elbow as this happens.
Ghost Step-Up (1/2) Ghost Step-Up (2/2)

1 - 4 Low 1 - 4 Low
2 5 2 5
4 3 4
3
1 1
3 sets a ghost screen. 5 sets a step u p screen as 2 clears t o the

corner.
pg. 5 1
Elbow Flip Rip STS (1/2) Elbow Flip Rip STS (2/2)
Box Box
3 1 3 1
2 5 2
5
4
4
4 passes t o 5 at the lane line extended, who 3 sets a r i p screen f o r 5 t o cut t o the block
flips the ball back t o 4 . as 2 sets a ball screen f o r 4 .
1 clears t o the corner. 2 then sets a down screen f o r 3 t o cut t o the

t o p o f the key, looking t o catch and attack.
Zipper STS (1/2) Zipper STS (2/2)

Box Box
3 5 3
2 4 2 4
1 5
5 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 t o catch the ball at the 2 sets a cross screen f o r 4 , who cuts t o the
t o p o f the key. block. After that screen, 2 receives a down
screen f r o m 5 t o catch and attack f r o m the
1 cuts underneath 5 and receives the ball t o p o f the key.
back at the wing.
As this happens, 3 clears t o the opposite
corner
pg. 5 2
Elbow & Dunker (1/1)
2 - 3 Zone
4
x3 x4
x5
5
2 3
x1 x2
The offense sets u p with a player at the t o p

o f the key, one o n each wing, a high post
player, and a dunker spot player.
The perimeter players swing the ball and

look t o shoot, drive, o r feed one o f the
interior players.
The high post player moves f r o m elbow t o

elbow looking f o r a soft spot i n the zone.
The dunker spot player moves f r o m short

corner t o short corner.
Elbow Flip (1/1)

2 - 3 Zone
x3 x4
4 x5 3
5
x1 x2
2 1
The slot passes t o the wing, who feeds the

high post.
After the high post pass, the strong side slot

cuts past the high post player t o the r i m
looking f o r a flip
pg. 5 3
Elbow Overload (1/3) Elbow Overload (2/3) Elbow Overload (3/3)
4
3 x3 x5 x4 2 3 x3 x5 3 x3
x4 x5 x4
x2
2 x1
5 2
x1 x2 x1 x2
4 4
5 1 5 1
1 swings t o 5 , who swings the ball t o 2 at 5 fills the strong side elbow and receives the 4 cuts t o the rim, and 5 reads the weak side
the wing. ball f r o m 2 . 2 defenders t o find the open player between
the corner, slot, and cutter.
4 cuts t o the opposite wing.
High Fist (1/1)

2 - 3 Zone
2 x3 x5 x4 4
3 5
x2
x1
The offense sets u p i n a horns alignment.
One elbow player sets a ball screen f o r the

ball handler t o drive down the sideline.
The opposite elbow pops t o the t o p o f the

key.
pg. 5 4
Middle Flash (1/1)
4 Out 1 In
4
3 x3 x5 x4 2
x1 x2
5
1
1 swings t o 5 , who swings the ball t o 4

filling the high post.
4 looks t o attack o r spray o u t t o shooters.
pg. 5 5
Special Teams
T Back Out (1/2) T Back Out (2/2)
BLOB BLOB
2 2
4 3 4 5
1
3
1
1 sets a back screen f o r 5 t o cut t o the rim. 3 sets an o u t screen f o r 1 , who can fade o f f
the screen i f his man goes under
After faking as an inbounds outlet, 3 gets
into position just outside and below the
strong side elbow.
T Back (1/1)
BLOB
4 1 5
5 sets a back screen f o r 3 , who catches and

looks t o attack
pg. 5 6
Special Teams
T Out (1/1)
BLOB
4 1 3
1 runs t o the corner o f f a screen f r o m 3 ,

who then releases o u t t o the 3 - p o i n t line.
T Out Up (1/2) T Out Up (2/2)

BLOB BLOB
2 2
4 3 4 1
1
3
5
5
1 fakes towards a screen f o r 5 , then comes 5 dives t o the r i m as 3 sprints u p t o the

o f f 3's screen t o the corner. 3 - p o i n t line as a release valve.
pg. 5 7
Special Teams
T Back (1/1)
BLOB
4 1 5
The ball is lobbed into 1 , who looks t o score

o n the oop o r immediately after
Box Elevator Dive (1/1)

BLOB
3
4
1 5
3 sprints through an elevator screen f r o m 1

and 4
5 dives t o the r i m
pg. 5 8
Special Teams
Flat Fake Rip Flip (1/3) Flat Fake Rip Flip (2/3) Flat Fake Rip Flip (3/3)
BLOB BLOB BLOB
3 3
5 4 2 1 4 4
2
3
2
1
5 5 1
The ball is lobed i n t o 1 at the wing. 1 dribbles t o the slot and swings t o 5 . 3 sets a back screen f o r 1 . 1 rejects that
screen and runs o f f a dribble handoff f r o m 5
2 lifts t o the strong side elbow. 2 clears t o the empty corner. looking t o attack.
4 clears t o the weak side corner. The inbounder runs u p t o the elbow. 3 clears t o the wing.
5 lifts t o the weak side slot.
"2" (1/2) "2" (2/2)

BLOB BLOB
4 2 1
1 5
5
3
3
5 sets an o u t screen f o r 1 , who receives the 5 follows 1 t o set a corner ball screen
entry pass.
The inbounder fills the weak side corner,

and the corner player lifts t o the wing.
pg. 5 9
Special Teams
Diamond Curl Hammer (1/2) Diamond Curl Hammer (2/2)
SLOB SLOB
1
1
5 4 5 3
2 3 2 4
3 sets a down screen f o r 4 . 5 sets a hammer flare f o r 3 t o g o t o the

weak side corner.
1 runs around 3 t o the strong side corner.
Elbow Clear Punch Split (1/3) Elbow Clear Punch Split (2/3) Elbow Clear Punch Split (3/3)
SLOB SLOB SLOB
5 5
2 2 3
5
4 1 2
3 3
4 1 4 1
3 inbounds t o 4 at the elbow. 1 fills the 5 gets post position as 3 clears o u t t o the 4 and 1 split cut.
opposite slot. opposite corner.
On n o switch, 1 may be open f o r a shot.
The ball handler feeds the post.
Vs a switch, 4 may be open o n his cut.
pg. 6 0
Special Teams
Flare Stagger Wiper (1/2) Flare Stagger Wiper (2/2)
SLOB SLOB
1
4
1
5 2
2
3 4 3 5
2 sets a screen f o r 4 t o cut t o the strong 2 then sets a screen f o r 5 t o r u n towards the
side corner. inbounder, then cut t o the r i m i f n o t
catching t o shoot immediately.
5 runs just outside 4 t o the t o p o f the key.
2 then cuts t o the slot and 1 fills the corner.
1 steps towards 4 , then cuts t o the r i m and
clears t o the opposite dunker spot. The inbounder passes t o 5 o r 2 , who
immediately look t o shoot/attack.
Flash Return (1/1)

SLOB
5
2
1 4
3
4 flashes t o the slot as 1 fills the strong side

corner.
The inbounder passes t o the slot player,

then runs around that player t o receive the
ball flipped back t o them and drives (vs an
over) o r shoots (vs an under).
pg. 6 1
Special Teams
Zipper Corner (1/1)
SLOB
1 3
4
2 5
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 , then 4 cuts o u t t o the

corner t o receive the ball and shoot.
Zipper Curl (1/3) Zipper Curl (2/3) Zipper Curl (3/3)

SLOB SLOB SLOB
1 3 3 4
4
5
x5 x3
4 3
2 5 2 5 2
1 1
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 3 curls o f f a pindown screen f r o m 5 , and 3 looks t o attack o f f the catch and has 5
at the t o p o f the key. catches o n the curl. rolling i n case o f a hedge.
4 and 2 fill the opposite wing and corner.
Zipper Curl Get (1/3) Zipper Curl Get (2/3) Zipper Curl Get (3/3)
SLOB SLOB SLOB
1 3 3 4
4
3
4
2 5 2 5 2 5
1 1
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 3 curls o f f a pindown screen f r o m 5 , and The cutter fakes a back screen f o r the player
at the t o p o f the key. catches o n the curl. The screener pops t o at the t o p o f the key, then sprints around
the wing t o receive the ball. the ball handler t o receive the ball and look
t o shoot.
pg. 6 2
Special Teams
Zipper Exit Pin (1/2) Zipper Exit Pin (2/2)
SLOB SLOB
5 1 3 5 4 3
4
2 2
1 runs o f f zipper screen t o catch inbounds 4 sprints t o corner o f f o f exit screen f r o m 5 ,

at slot then 2 sets a p i n down screen f o r 3 .
**This play is used when you need a 3 * * 1 looks t o h i t 4 o f f the exit, then the second
read is the p i n down, then they can look t o
take an isolation 3 as an emergency option.
Zipper Fist (1/2) Zipper Fist (2/2)

SLOB SLOB
1 3 4 3
4
2 5 2 5
1
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 5 ball screens f o r 1 , then rolls.

at the t o p o f the key.
1 drives and looks t o score, h i t 5 rolling, o r

kick o u t t o a shooter.
pg. 6 3
Special Teams
Zipper Fist Exit (1/2) Zipper Fist Exit (2/2)
SLOB SLOB
3 1 3
4
5 4 5
2 2
1
1 runs o f f zipper screen t o catch inbounds 5 sets ball screen and rolls as 4 sprints t o
at slot corner o f f o f exit screen f r o m 3 .
**This play is used when you need a 3 * * 1 can drive, has 4 as a kickout 3 - p o i n t
option, o r can h i t 5 rolling.
Zipper Lob Elbow Exit (1/4) Zipper Lob Elbow Exit (2/4) Zipper Lob Elbow Exit (3/4)
SLOB SLOB SLOB
1 3 4 4 3
3
x5
4 x3 5
2 5 2 5 2
1 1
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 3 moves as i f t o come o f f a p i n down screen 1 feeds 5 i n the high post.
at the t o p o f the key. f r o m 5 , b u t instead back cuts and looks f o r
a lob. 3 cuts o f f exit screen t o the weak side
corner.
2 fills the opposite wing.
**This play counters Zipper Curl and

anticipates x 3 will overplay/top lock the p i n
down**
pg. 6 4
Special Teams
Zipper Lob Elbow Exit (4/4)
SLOB
3 4
x5
5
2
1 cuts through the lane then clears o u t weak

side after the post feed.
Other perimeter players slide u p the

perimeter.
5 has isolation opportunity against x 5 .
Zipper Punch Dive (1/2) Zipper Punch Dive (2/2)

SLOB SLOB
3 1 3
4
5 4
2 5 2
1 runs o f f zipper screen and 4 looks t o seal On the catch, the opposite corner player
their defender f o r a lob inbounds pass and cuts t o the r i m as a d u m p o f f option i f 4 has
easy bucket. n o immediate shot f r o m collapsing the
defense.
pg. 6 5
Special Teams
Zipper Ram (1/2) Zipper Ram (2/2)
SLOB SLOB
1 5 3
4
4
2 3 2 5
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 5 sets a ball screen f o r 1 , who looks t o
at the t o p o f the key. attack downhill and has a roller with kickout
options available.
3 sets a down screen f o r 5 .
Zipper Return Punch (1/2) Zipper Return Punch (2/2)

SLOB SLOB
1 3 3
4
4
2 5 2 5
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 1 passes back t o the inbounds player, who
at the t o p o f the key. feeds the post.
The off-ball players then space around o n

the perimeter and opposite dunker spot.
pg. 6 6
Special Teams
Zipper Touch Veer (1/2) Zipper Touch Veer (2/2)
SLOB SLOB
1 3 4 3
4
1
2 5 5
1 zipper cuts o f f o f 4 f o r the inbound pass 5 sets a ball screen f o r 2 , then immediately
at the t o p o f the key. sprints into a down screen f o r 1 .
The inbounder then runs behind the cutter 2 looks t o drive laterally and engage the ball
t o receive the ball back. screener's defender i n their drop/hedge,
then pass t o the shooter coming o f f the
4 clears t o the corner. down screen.
T Curls Inbound (1/2) T Curls Inbound (2/2)

SLOB SLOB
1 5 2
4 2 3 5 4 3
First, 1 cuts around 2 t o the strong side 3 pops o u t towards half court (or away f r o m
corner. their defender using leverage) t o receive the
inbounds pass.
Then, 2 cuts around 3 t o the rim, then clears
t o the opposite corner.
Just after 2 curls around 3 , 5 curls around 3

as well t o the rim.
Inbounder looks t o pass t o any open cutter.
**Play used t o get ball inbounded t o r u n o u t

clock at the end o f the game when winning**
pg. 6 7
Special Teams
EOG SLOB 1 (1/1)
SLOB
1 5
2
3
4
1 runs around 5 , then screens f o r h i m t o

p o p t o the corner. 1 cuts t o the r i m after.
4 steps i n t o set a screen f o r 2 , who then

sets a screen f o r 4 t o p o p back o u t t o the
3 - p o i n t line.
Pin Ram Fist (1/2) Pin Ram Fist (2/2)

SLOB SLOB
2 1 2 1 5
4
3 3
5
4
5 sets a p i n down f o r 4 , who receives the 3 sets a ram screen f o r 1 , then clears t o the
inbounds pass. opposite corner.
1 sets a ball screen f o r 4 , who looks t o

attack.
pg. 6 8

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2 0 2 2 - 2 3 Lakers

1.1 Motion Offense 7

2. Half Court Sets 13

2.1 Snap Follow 13

2.2 Snap Rip Shake 13

2.3 Snap Slip Punch Pin 14

2.4 Snap Stagger 14

2.5 Snap Double Drag Shake 15

2.6 Snap Stack Up 15

2.7 Snap Ram Flare 16

2.8 Snap Touch Gut 16

2.9 Snap Elbow Chicago 17

2.10 Snap Elbow Flip 17

2.11 Snap Flip Exit Shake 18

2.12 Snap Reject Follow 18

2.13 Snap Step Stagger 19

2.15 Horns Clearout 20

2.16 Horns DHO Touch Stack Up 20

2.17 Horns Dive Fist Exit Shake 21

2.18 Horns Dive Fist Exit Veer 21

2.19 Horns Dive Swing Pitch 22

2.20 Horns Elbow Chicago 22

2.21 Horns Elbow Chicago Exit 23

2.22 Horns Elbow Rip Punch 23

2.23 Horns Elbow Stagger Flip 24

2.24 Horns Ghost Veer Stagger 24

2.25 Horns Rip Lob 25

2.26 Horns Rip Elbow Stagger 25

2.27 Horns Stagger Fist 26

2.28 Double Drag 26

2.29 Double Drag Follow Shake 27

2.30 Double Drag Stagger 27

2.31 Double Drag Oklahoma 28

2.32 Double Drag Stagger Oklahoma 28

2.33 Double Drag Abort Pin 29

2.34 Double Drag Veer 29

2.35 Chicago Elbow Pin-In 30

2.37 Down Fist Flare 31

2.38 Flat Pin Shake 31

2.39 Spread Fist Pin-In 32

2.40 Stagger Away 32

2.41 Stagger Slip Iso 33

2.42 Step Reject Stagger Shake 33

2.43 UCLA Fist Punch 34

2.44 Chicago Punch Clear 35

2.45 Clear Punch Cut Pin 35

2.46 Corner DHO Flip Veer Exit 36

2.47 Cross Punch STS 36

2.48 Cross Punch Flip 37

2.49 Curl Reject Flip Gut Hammer 37

2.50 Curl Reject Punch 38

2.51 Dunker Curl 38

2.52 Dunker Down Post Pin 39

2.53 Dunker Down Follow Exit 39

2.54 Dunker Down Flip Fist Pin 40

2.55 DHO Swing Step 40

2.56 Down Follow 41

2.57 Elbow Iso Hammer 41

2.59 Fist Shake 42

2.60 Ghost Flip Exit 43