Junior Coaching Basics

The 'Five Out' Offence

The 'Five Out' is a most basic offensive principle in Basketball. It's a very simple idea and therefore perfect for young players. There are two main facets of the 'Five Out'.

Firstly, all players are to evenly spread out beyond the 3-point line, spreading the defense. Show Me

The benefits being:

1. Spreading the defence out makes it easier to drive into the keyway.
2. Spreads the defense, making it harder to double-team.
3. Ideal for junior players who haven't yet developed strong outside shooting but excel at driving to the basket.

And secondly, a player that passes the ball must DO something, possibly:

1. Cut through the keyway.
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2. Set a screen on the ball, or
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3. Set a screen off the ball.
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A simple offensive set up easily understood by young players. Spread out and if you pass the ball move!