Clip 1: Point Away
Forwards out entry. Colorado State switches the curl out of the split. The cue for the big to throw the pass is when he sees the back of the defenders head. We used the term “throw guys open.” Throw the ball right past the defenders ear.
Clip 2: Point Spin to 5 out
Wing entry into the spin action. The big pops, initiating the 5 out away action. The offensive player receiving the screen sets it up with a hard plant and then gets his hands up for the pass early. Again, the big can see the back of the defenders head, which triggers the pass to the reject.
Clip 3: 5 Out Away
Forwards out entry into wing entry. The big pops, initiating the 5 out away action. The defender being screened in the split jumps to the ball, losing position between his offensive player and the hoop. He’s thrown open on his way to the basket.
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