Typically, 21 involves the ball pushing up the sideline via dribble or pass ahead to the wing. It’s a quick way to get into early offensive action. Usually, the action will involve the PG, the wing and the trailing big. Here, the ball is kicked ahead directly to the big on the open side of the floor.
Here are a few options out of 21:
Here’s a look at the more traditional 21 action, involving the wing.
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