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Coach Quinn McDowell knows the Princeton Offense.

He scored over 1600 collegiate points in a Princeton-style offense at William & Mary University, he is currently an assistant coach at Lehigh University.

Coach McDowell combines principles from The Princeton Offense and 5 Out Offense for increased offensive efficiency and better spacing on the offensive half.

Here are 3 Actions to Coach McDowell’s Princeton Style Offense:

5 Out

5 Out comes with many options in the Princeton Offense.

The 3 basic actions to get in the 5 Out in Princeton is getting into transition, elbow pop, and pick and pop. 

5 Out is a great way to clear the basket for all the Princeton actions - with all the cuts and screens.

5 Out is one of the most common concepts of the Princeton Offense.

Link: Princeton Offense: 5 Out

Reel Actions

The reel action is initiated by a spin dribble or dribble at. 

The 5 primary options of the reel action include: back cut, post up, DHO, slip and flare.

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There is a counter for every move the defense makes - it's up to the offense to read and react to make the correct play. 

The reel action is especially hard to guard with 5 out spacing.

Link: Princeton Offense: Reel Action

Chin Action

Chin Action is an action that consists of a 5-out alignment where the big sets screens.

The big is looking to set flares, backscreens, zooms, and ball screens.

This is an action that is very hard to defend, especially if you have a big that can screen well and pass the basketball.

If you like the Chin Action, check out a University of Miami game this season.

Link: Princeton Offense: Chin Action

The Princeton Offense is one of the best read-and-react styles in basketball.

This clinic will help you scheme how to initiate a flow into the Princeton Offense into a 5-out style of play.

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