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San Antonio SpursPlaybook
Table o f Contents
1. Zipper Series 2
2. Through Series 1 0
3. Post Sets 1 4
4. Screening Actions 1 9
5. Secondary Offense 2 4
6. DHO Sets 3 1
7. Hammer Action 3 5
8. Ball Screen Actions 3 7
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Zip TripZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip
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5
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2 zipper cuts o f f 5 . 1 runs of f the baseline triple
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Zip Trip FanZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip Fan
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2
5
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2 zipper cuts o f f 5 . 1 runs of f the baseline triple
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Zip Trip Fan
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2
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2 passes t o 1. 1 takes a dribble t o either attack the rim, h i t2 on a flare, o r throw back t o 3.
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Zip Trip Twist Middle FanZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip Twist Middle Fan
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2
5
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2 zipper cuts o f f 5 . 1 runs of f the baseline triple
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip Twist Middle Fan
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2 dribbles t o the middle o f the floor t o create a passingangle t o 1. On 1's catch, 4 shapes into a step-up screen.
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Zip Trip Twist Middle Fan
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2
54
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1 dribbles of f 4's step-up. 4 rolls hard at the r im as 5 loopsbehind x2's head t o set a flare screen for 2 .
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Zip Trip BackZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio SpursZip Trip Back
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2
5
43
2 zipper cuts o f f 5 . 1 runs of f the baseline triple
Frame 2San Antonio SpursZip Trip Back
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2
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3 cuts out the back of f o f 5 . 2 passes t o h im for a J.
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Zip Trip PeelZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio SpursZip Trip Peel
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2
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2 zipper cuts o f f 5 .
Frame 2San Antonio SpursZip Trip Peel
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2
53
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2 turns on a dime and, rather than coming of f 3 and 4,turns t o come back of f 5's re-screen.
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Zip Trip Peel Middle FanZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip Peel Middle Fan
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2
53
4
2 zipper cuts o f f 5 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip Peel Middle Fan
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2
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2 turns on a dime and, rather than coming of f 3 and 4,turns t o come back of f 5's re-screen.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Zip Trip Peel Middle Fan
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1 takes a dribble t o the middle o f the floor. 4 loops up t oset a flare screen for 2 .
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ZIp HammerZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
ZIp Hammer
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2
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2 zipper cuts o f f 5 as 1 makes a dribble entry t o the rightwing. 3 cuts through.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
ZIp Hammer
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2
5
4 3
1 cuts across the court t o the left wing. 2 passes t o 1.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
ZIp Hammer
1
2
5
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4 steps t o set a side ball screen for 1 . Designed rejection by1. 1 dribbles baseline and throws a pass t o 3 moving t o theright corner o f f a flare screen set by 5.
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Zip ThunderZipper Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Zip Thunder
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5
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4
3
1 makes a dribble entry t o the right wing as 2 zipper cutso f f 5 . 1 passes t o 2 at the TOK and spaces away towardsthe right corner. On 2's catch, 4 flashes t o the elbow.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Zip Thunder
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5
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3
4 passes t o 5 for a shot.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Zip Thunder
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5
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4
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5 / 1 DHO i f 5 not open for shot.
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ThroughThrough Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Through
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4
5
1 passes ahead t o 2 and cuts through.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Through
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3
4
5
Iowa action.
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Through TangoThrough Series
Frame 1San Antonio SpursThrough Tango
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23
5
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1 passes ahead t o 2 and cuts through.
Frame 2San Antonio SpursThrough Tango
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3 5
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1 stops on a dime and changes direction t o come back t othe side he came from. 2 passes t o 4 and cuts across court.4 looks t o pass t o 2 for a shot (x2 seems t o always getstuck ball side).
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Through Mix DrewThrough Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew
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5
4
1 passes ahead t o 2 and cuts through.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew
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3 5
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2 passes back t o 4 as 1 moves t o cut back t o the right side.2 follows his pass.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew
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2
35
4
2 / 4 DHO.
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Through Mix Drew FanThrough Series
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew Fan
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5
4
1 passes ahead t o 2 and cuts through.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew Fan
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3 5
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2 passes back t o 4 as 1 moves t o cut back t o the right side.2 follows his pass.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew Fan
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2
35
4
2 / 4 DHO.
Frame 4San Antonio Spurs
Through Mix Drew Fan
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35
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2 throws back t o 4 (who he got DHO from) and comes of f aflare f rom 5 looping up court.
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Alley Slash Mix BlackPost Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Alley Slash Mix Black
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As 1 comes of f 4's alley screen, 2 sets a r ip screen for 5 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Alley Slash Mix Black
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5
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3
1
As 1 throws back t o 4 on his pop, 3 begins his cut towardshis r ip screen for 5 .
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Scottie Mix IowaPost Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Scottie Mix Iowa
23 5
4
13 runs of f the baselind double.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Scottie Mix Iowa
23
5
4
1
1 dribbles of f 4's alley screen as 2 sets a r ip screen for 5 . 4sets a down screen for the screener (2).
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Elbow Terp PostPost Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Terp Post
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1
5 breaks out o f the 1 - 4 alignment for a right elbow catch.After passing, 1 dives t o the right corner as 2 lifts up. On5's cut, 3 makes a flex cut over the top o f 4 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Terp Post
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2
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5 passes t o 4 who looks t o feed 3 who has stepped in andsealed his defender.
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Elbow RubPost Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Rub
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4
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5 screens for 4 . 4 flashes for a catch on theelbow-extended line. 5 moves t o screen for 2 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Rub
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With x 5 stuck on the inside o f 5's body, 4 rolls the balldown the lane line for a block catch for 5 .
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Elbow Rub AgainPost Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Rub Again
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4
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5 screens for 4 . 4 flashes for a catch on theelbow-extended line. 5 moves t o screen for 2 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Rub Again
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23
2 stops suddenly and wheels back t o come of f 5's screen.
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4 DetroitScreening Act ions
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
4 Detroit
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4
2
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On 1's pass t o 4, 2 & 1 X of f 5 .
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4 Detroit
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4
23
5
4 and 2 set a double screen for 1 .
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
4 Detroit
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3
5
5 passes t o 1 and screens down for 2.
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AI SameScreening Act ions
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
AI Same
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4 2 5
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2 cuts t o the left wing for a catch. 1 passes t o 2 andscreens down for 5.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
AI Same
3
4
2
5
1
2 cuts o f f 4's shuffle screen.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
AI Same
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4
2
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3 cuts o f f a stagger.
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High Spain LeakScreening Act ions
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
High Spain Leak
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5
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1 comes of f 5's high ball screen. 2 sprints up t o set a backscreen for the rol l man.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
High Spain Leak
1
4
5
3
2
4 screens in for 2 .
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Wide SameScreening Act ions
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Wide Same
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5
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1 passes t o 5 and cuts t o ballside corner. 4 sets a r ip screenfor 3 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Wide Same
2
5
1
4
3
Ball reversal f rom 5 t o 2 through 4. Shuffle screen for 5 .
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Wide Same
2
5 1
4
3
4 and 3 set a stagger for 1 .
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AI Black Thunder (for jump-shooting 5 man)Screening Act ions
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
AI Black Thunder (for jump-shooting 5 man)
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5
4
2
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3 cuts over the top o f 4 for a catch. Slightly delayed, 2 blackscreens for 5 .
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
AI Black Thunder (for jump-shooting 5 man)
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5
4
2 1
4 screens down for 2. 3 passes t o 2.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
AI Black Thunder (for jump-shooting 5 man)
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5
4
2
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3 cuts in (making sure t o get a piece o f his own defender onthe way) t o screen x 5 t o free 5 for a jump shot.
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Power DoubleSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio SpursPower Double
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3
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On 1's pass back t o trail, 2 cuts o f f 5's f lex screen.
Frame 2San Antonio SpursPower Double
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4
3
2 5
1 / 4 DHO. 2 comes of f the double.
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Power Mix Double RipSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Power Mix Double Rip
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25
3
On 1's pass t o 4 as the trail, 2 cuts o f f 5's f lex screen.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Power Mix Double Rip
14
25
3
4 / 1 DHO. 1 throws ahead t o 3. Double r ip for 4 .
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Power Mix Double Rip
1
42
5
3
3 feeds 5.
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Power Mix Double ThunderSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Power Mix Double Thunder
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25
3
On 1's pass t o 4 as the trail, 2 cuts o f f 5's f lex screen.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Power Mix Double Thunder
14
25
3
4 / 1 DHO. 1 throws ahead t o 3. Double r ip for 4 .
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Power Mix Double Thunder
1
42
5
3
1 screens down for jump-shooting 5 man (Duncan).
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Down One TwistSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Down One Twist
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25
I f there is no strongside wing, 1 takes his dribble slightlydeeper and throws back t o the trail.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Down One Twist
1
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25
4 down screens for 1 .
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Down One Twist
1
43
25
4 turns t o set a ball screen for 1 .
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StingSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Sting
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4
3
25
Ball reversal through the trail man. 1 and 4 set a staggerscreen for 2 .
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Sting Husky DrewSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Sting Husky Drew
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4
3
25
Ball reversal through the trail man. 1 and 4 set a staggerscreen for 2 . 2 curls the stagger.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Sting Husky Drew
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5
On 2's curl, 4 flashes t o the TOK for a catch. 4 catches andrips the ball away from the pass for a 4 / 1 DHO.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Sting Husky Drew
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25
Against any kind o f overplay, 1 cuts backdoor. 2 sprints upfrom the corner for a DHO.
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Rev IndianaSecondary Offense
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Rev Indiana
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5
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1 throws back t o 4 as the trailer.
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Rev Indiana
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2
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5
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4 / 3 DHO. 2 r ip screen for 5 . 4 gets 3.
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Center XDHO Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Center X
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4
1
5
2
1 passes t o 5 in the middle o f the floor. 1 cuts o f f h im firstand 2 follows behind.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Center X
3
4 1
5 2
As 2 clears his body, 5 / 3 DHO.
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Elbow Lobo ChicagoDHO Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Lobo Chicago
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As 1 dribbles f rom right- to- lef t , 4 l ifts for a catch. On 1'spass, 5 sets a back (chin) screen for him.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Lobo Chicago
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5
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4 passes t o 5 stepping of f the screen.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Elbow Lobo Chicago
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4
5
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3
4 screens down on x2, 5 / 2 DHO.
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HuskersDHO Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Huskers
5
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4
2
On 1's dribble-at, 5 lifts for a catch.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
Huskers
5
13
4
2
3 screens down for 4. 5 passes t o 4 at the elbow.
Frame 3San Antonio Spurs
Huskers
5
13
4 2
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Jungle Will ChicagoDHO Sets
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
Jungle Will Chicago
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3
1 dribble pushes 2 t o the corner before passing t o 5 at theleft elbow. On 5's catch, he turns t o the weakside where 4goes and screens x2. 5 dribbles at 2 for a DHO.
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AI HammerHammer Act ion
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
AI Hammer
243
1
5
Misdirection AI action with 1 passing t o 2 moving t o theright.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
AI Hammer
24
3
1
5
3 drives the ball t o the baseline. 5 sets a weakside flare t ofree 2's dr i f t t o the corner.
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TD Step HammerHammer Act ion
Frame 1San Antonio Spurs
TD Step Hammer
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5
3 4
2
1 dribbles at 5 who dives backdoor. 1 passes t o 5 li f t ing up.
Frame 2San Antonio Spurs
TD Step Hammer
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5
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2
4 sprints t o set a side ball screen, 3 drives away from theball screen. 5 sets a flare for 2 t o move t o the corner.
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Cornell GrizzBall Screen Act ions
Frame 1San Antonio SpursCornell Grizz
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5
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1 passes t o 2 and cuts same side corner.
Frame 2San Antonio SpursCornell Grizz
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5
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2 passes t o 4 and cuts over the top o f 5 (hoping t o rub x5).
Frame 3San Antonio SpursCornell Grizz
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5
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5 moves t o set a step-up screen for 1 . 4 fil ls behind as 5rolls hard t o the rim.