Layer Seven is one of the more advanced layers in our offense. Both of the actions introduced, along with their reads, can happen as an entry, coach call, or within the flow of the offense. While it only introduces two new types of actions, there are many reads and variables that can be part of each of them. 

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

1. Strong

2. Over

It is important to note that these new actions in this layer are meant to build upon what was taught in the previous layers and not replace them. They are new options players can utilize and choices or reads they can make.

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

In Layer Seven, players should learn how to execute Over Action. Over Action can occur in two situations:

1. After a Get Action as a read for the cutter who doesn't receive the handoff from the player at the top of the key.

2. When the wing completes Clear Over Action towards the opposite side of the floor.

Over Action can flow into the following combo actions:

1. Over Action into setting a down screen

2. Over Action into receiving a flare screen

3. Either of the above actions coupled with a DHO (Zoom or Kansas Action)

Below are some examples of Over Actions that can be completed. Please note that if the point (#5) is a few steps above the 3 point line, the Over Action cut can also happen underneath them if they're high enough.

All of the reads for each part of this action have been taught in previous layers. Click the links below to view each of them.

In Layer Seven, players should be taught basic post play concepts. First, to get a player in post up position our team can complete the following actions:

1. Players can seal at the rim after cutting off a screen or making a basket cut if they feel they have an advantage at the post.

2. Players can intentionally cut to the rim and seal if they have a mismatch or believe they have an advantage in the post.

3. When a player drives to the rim, he can hold in the post if he thinks he has an advantage.

There are two spots a player can fill in the post:

1. Dunker: the area near the short corner, along the baseline. This spot is better for making drive reads.

2. Low Post: the area around the block, near the lane line. This spot is better for making post moves at the rim while looking to score.

It is important to note that we don't want to "pig in the post," meaning when posting up we should only hold that position for one to two passes or actions before emptying out to clear the lane. If we want to exploit an advantage, we can repost using the above actions later in a possession within the flow of the offense.

4. Celtic Action: Celtic Action occurs when the cutter tight cuts the first screen of the stagger or back cuts the first screen. When this happens, the second screener in the stagger should set a down screen for the first screener.

5. Shake Action: Shake Action occurs after a cutter uses both staggered screens and makes a straight cut or a tight cut after the second screen. When this happens, the first screener sets a flare screen for the second screener.

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.