Chicago and Zoom Action

Zoom Action

Zoom Action occurs when there is a down screen into a DHO.
The most natural location is when a down screen is set from the wing to the corner, though it can occur in other parts of the floor.
In the situation diagrammed to the left, #4 sets a down screen for #2. #2 makes a straight cut and receives a DHO from #5.
The cutter can engage in any down screen read before receiving the DHO. In this case, they are making a straight cut detailed above.
Players participating in the DHO action can utilize any of our DHO reads. They can also turn the DHO into a short pass ball screen.
Zoom Action can occur naturally or be an auto within Delay.

2nd Cut Zoom Action

Zoom Action doesn't always have to begin with a down screen and straight cut.
If the cutter reads the down screen and makes a tight cut or back cut, the screener, who is the 2nd cutter, can come off the Zoom Action instead.
This also can occur when a flare screen is set.
Players participating in the DHO action can utilize any of our DHO reads. They can also turn the DHO into a short pass ball screen.

Down - 2nd Cut - Zoom

Flare - 2nd Cut - Zoom

Chicago Action

Chicago Action is when there is a DHO followed up by a ball screen.
Chicago Action can be used in the flow of the offense or as an entry.
Players participating in the DHO action can utilize any of our DHO reads.
Players involved with the ball screen can utilize any of our ball screen reads.

Necessary Reads

Chicago Action and Zoom Action both utilize combination actions that have specific reads within them. All of these reads are still possible to make within Chicago and Zoom. Please click the links below to view these reads within those smaller actions.

Ball Screen Reads

Circle Movement

DHO Reads

Screen Reads

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