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How to Run a Basketball Offense: The Shuffle

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This is initially a complicated series of moves, sometimes called the continuity pattern. Its strength comes in the constant player motion and (without a shot clock or turnovers) the numerous shot opportunities and reshuffling.

Difficulty: Challenging
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Athletic Socks
  • Basketball Uniforms
  • Basketball Hoops
  • Basketball Shoes
  • Basketballs
  • Basketballs

    First and Second Shuffles

  1. Step 1

    Position the offense: point guard as ball handler, center in right low post, first forward in left low post, off guard at left wing, and second forward in left high post.

  2. Step 2

    Have the second forward screen as off guard swings around and into the key.

  3. Step 3

    Have the point guard pass to the off guard.

  4. Step 4

    Tell the off guard to either shoot or dish to the center or first forward.

  5. Step 5

    Note that if the off guard is prevented from taking the pass, he or she continues into the lane as before.

  6. Step 6

    Instruct the first forward to cut in behind the off guard.

  7. Step 7

    Have the point guard pass to the first forward.

  8. Step 8

    Instruct the first forward to take the shot.

  9. Third Shuffle

  10. Step 1

    Note that if the point guard couldn't find the first forward, the point guard waits.

  11. Step 2

    Have the center move up into the right wing.

  12. Step 3

    Have the second forward cut into the pivot area.

  13. Step 4

    Instruct the first forward to continue movement and halt in the right high post.

  14. Step 5

    Have the second forward set a screen.

  15. Step 6

    Send the point guard dribbling around the screen and driving to the hoop.

  16. Reshuffle

  17. Step 1

    Understand that if the point guard fails in penetrating the key, he or she passes out to the second forward, who takes point.

  18. Step 2

    Note that the players are now positioned in a mirror of the original formation. Start over.

  19. Step 3

    Note that the second forward is the point guard.

  20. Step 4

    Note that the first forward is the example's second forward at right high post.

  21. Step 5

    Tell the center that he or she now has the off guard's old job at right wing.

  22. Step 6

    Note that the off guard is now in the center's position at right low post.

  23. Step 7

    Note that the point guard has the first forward's job at left low post.

Tips & Warnings
  • If a shot clock is used, hurry.
  • Watch that your players don't linger in the key.
  • If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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shrek86 said

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on 8/7/2009 Thanks for these effective tips.

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