Bengal High is to be used against a 2-3 or 3-2 half court zone
Four perimeters space out across the free throw line
Their spacing may vary and players are encouraged to "spot up in the gaps" when they're off the ball
When the ball is passed, the passer should cut through the lane
During a cut, the cutter may simply cut through the defense or they can "button hook" and spot up in the middle of the zone until the next pass is made
Whenever the ball is passed and a cut is made, the rest of the perimeter players should lift up and fill vacated spots
#4 is the middle man and can do the following:
Cut elbow to elbow
Cut to the mid post
Dive to the low post or short corner
Ball screen or flare screen the perimeter
In addition to what's already stated, there are a variety of other actions that players can randomly complete on their own, just like in our Motion Offense, that are diagrammed below:
#4 can post up the low block defender
#4 can set pin screens along the baseline
Wings can set flare screens for slots
Perimeter players can dive to the basket when the ball is passed to the short corner
On a dive by #4, the opposite wing can flash to the high post to create an overload
Do not get caught simply playing on the outside of the zone
A key concept is "make two play one" - do this by attacking gaps off the dribble or a cut
The best way to open up gaps to attack is to get the ball moving
Don't let the ball "stick"
Get quick reversals
"Fake a pass to make a pass"
Getting beneath the zone can expose a weak point - look to get the ball to the short corner
Players may flow between Bengal High and Bengal Low during the course of a possession