Motion Offense:
Layer Five

Introduction

Layer Five puts together several actions learned in previous layers as combination actions. These actions can happen naturally, as autos, as coach calls, or as entries. It is important to note that these new actions in this layer are meant to build upon what was taught in the previous layer and not replace them. They are new options players can utilize and choices or reads they can make.

The actions, autos, and reads that should be taught in this layer include:

Kansas Action
Zoom Action
2nd Cut Zoom Action
Chicago Action

Once mastery is attained, teams should begin to implement Layer Six of our Motion Offense.

Motion Actions to Introduce:

Kansas Action (DAT DHO)

Kansas Action occurs when the player at the point dribbles at (DAT) the wing.
The wing should cut back door looking for a pass when this action occurs.
If the cutter is open, the ball handler should pass them the ball.
After the back door cut, the ball handler engages in a dribble handoff (DHO) with the corner man.
As eventually taught in Layer Six, weak side players can set a flare screen or players can engage in circle movement.
Players participating in the DHO action can utilize any of our DHO reads.
Kansas Action can occur naturally or be an auto within Delay.

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. They can also turn the DHO into a short pass ball screen.
Players involved with the ball screen can utilize any of our ball screen reads.

Necessary Reads and Key Teaching Points to Introduce:

Down Screen Reads

Straight Cut:

A straight cut is a new screen read that should be taught in this layer.
A straight cut is when the cutter cuts straight towards the ball when using a screen.
This type of read is done mostly when we are trying to get into Zoom Action. It can also lead to a quick shot if a shooter is open.
The screener can pop back to the 3 point line or slip to the basket depending on the read.

All of the other reads with the actions introduced in this layer have been taught in previous layers. The links below contain each of the reads that are available to our players within these actions.

Ball Screen Reads

Circle Movement

DHO Reads

Screen Reads

Examples of Flow:

Below are examples of how the offense can flow within this teaching layer. While every option and read available to you are not necessarily utilized here, it should give a good representation of what a possession could look like.