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 As the mid-point of the season approaches, we are looking for a few cards up our sleeve to run our 5 Out offense and take advantage of our athletic players and spread the defensive gaps.

Here are some effective and simple-to-add actions that can help you get a few extra looks in your 5 Out Offense.

#1) “Why make ten passes if we can get exactly the same shot in transition?”

Assuming you have a half-decent shooter on your team, you want them to take open shots from the three-point line. Whenever you have a player that can knock down threes, you want to put the ball in his hands. 

Even though it is effective to run a bunch of sets, move the ball around for twenty seconds and find your wing or guard open on the perimeter, a lot of times it is easier to get open for a three in transition. The game is changing, and players want to be the next Stephen Curry. We can hate it, or we can take advantage of it - IF they have the shooting ability.  

Watch how the University of Memphis likes to get their shooters open in their 5 Out Offense with this breakdown from Cody Toppert, former Phoenix Suns Coach and current assistant for the LSU 

Drags Quick, Zooms

#2) The Post Game

Yes, we do play 5 Out because we have players that like to play facing up the basket, but that does not mean we should completely shy away from getting the ball to the post. Especially, if the other team is not ready to guard back to the basket actions, you can throw in a couple of post plays and throw them off. 

Watch how long-time G-League coach Tanner Massey and current Assistant Coach, BC Nokia breaks down post special in 5 Out Offense.

5 Specials - Post

#3) 45 Cut and Timing

As simple and obvious as cutting is in 5 Out Offense, we need to be able to teach it the right way and make sure players are cutting from the right angles at the right time.

As Coach Jaycob Ammerman breaks down in the video below, it is absolutely crucial to cut at the right time, the cutter needs to be able to read the whole defense, as well as read where his defender is actually looking and whether he is or isn't anticipating the cut. 

45 Cut

#Bonus - The Point Guard Pull Up

This one is for coaches that have a skilled scoring point guard with good range. When the screener sets the screen right off the bat from a bigger distance, the defender tends to go under, which opens up a space for a shot, or there is also a great opportunity for re-screening, which tends to create space to drive, pick and pop, drive and kick actions. 

Watch Oral Roberts Coach Russell Springman break down the PG Pull Up Action that helped Oral Roberts make the tournament run.

PG Pull Up

As effective and simple can 5 Out Offense be, we as coaches need to always look for new actions we can add and allow our players to take advantage of their skillset. 

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