What is 5 out continuity offense?
5 out continuity offense comprises actions that could be implemented and performed on either side of the floor consecutively, initially via five players around perimeter areas of the court, ultimately to generate one or more scoring opportunities.
Related: 5 Out Motion Offense & Continuity Offense
How to understand the player roles and diagrams on this page
In reference to any diagrams below, each of the offensive players are generally represented by the standard basketball positions in number format, unless otherwise noted.
In essence, 1 is the point guard; 2 is the shooting guard; 3 is the small forward; 4 is the power forward; 5 is the center.
It should be noted though that 5 out actions in general could be potentially utilized by positionless teams as well.
Furthermore, in terms of a brief legend for the diagrams:
- Black Dot or Small Circle: The black dot or small circle represents the basketball.
- Solid Arrow: The solid arrow indicates movement or a cut on the basketball court.
- Dotted Arrow: The dotted arrow represents a basketball pass.
- Wavy Arrow: The wavy arrow indicates dribbling.
- T-Shaped Symbol: The T-shaped symbol signifies a screen, also known as a pick.
- Double pipe symbol: The double pipe symbol denotes handoff action.
What is an example of 5 out continuity offense featuring pass and cut action?
This is an example of 5 out continuity offense featuring pass and cut action. In essence, each player will pass the ball to a teammate and cut to the basket, looking for a possible scoring opportunity via the give and go action.
Part 1: Top to wing pass and cut
To begin, 2 receives the ball from 1. Following that, 1 immediately cuts to the basket and as that happens, 3 fills the empty space at the top while 5 replaces at the left side vacant wing.
As that occurs, 1 could receive the ball again from 2 if that is open. That could then result in a layup at the rim.
Otherwise, 1 could simply cut through to the empty left side corner that was recently vacated by 5 if it is not available.
Part 2: Wing to corner pass and cut
Next, 4 could receive the ball from 2 and cut to the basket. While that happens, 3 could fill in the space left by 2 at the right side wing, 5 could occupy the top, and 1 could fill/replace at the left side wing.
From there, 2 could receive the ball again from 4 and score via a layup if that is open.
Otherwise, if it is not open, then 2 simply cuts through to the left side corner recently vacated by 1.
Part 3: Corner to wing pass and cut
Continuing on, 3 could receive the ball from 4, which is then followed up by 4 cutting to the basket from the corner.
Afterwards, 4 could receive the ball again from 3 and score via a layup at the rim if that is available. Otherwise, 4 simply self-replaces at the right side corner area.
Part 4: Wing to top pass and cut
Next, 5 could receive possession of the ball from 3 who could cut to the basket from the right side wing.
As that happens, 4 could also fill and replace at the empty right side wing area. From there, 3 could receive the ball again from 5 and score a layup at the rim if that is open.
Otherwise, 3 could fill and replace at the right side corner that was recently vacated by 4.
Part 5: Top to wing continuity
At this point, it is possible to execute the continuity pattern on the other side of the floor.
Therefore, 1 receives the ball from 5. Afterwards, 5 cuts to the basket and could receive the ball again from 1, resulting in a potential layup.
In addition, 4 and 3 fill the top and right side wing, respectively. If 5 is not open, then 5 cuts to the empty right side corner.
Part 6: Wing to corner continuity
Next, 2 receives the ball from 1 who cuts to the basket thereafter. While that happens, 4, 3, and 5 fill the left side wing, top, and right side wing, respectively.
As that occurs, 1 could receive the ball again and score via layup at the basket if open. Otherwise, 1 continues to cut through to the empty right side corner.
Part 7: Corner to wing continuity
Continuing from the previous step, 4 could receive the ball from 2, who then cuts to the basket. If that is open, then 2 could receive the ball from 4 and score via a layup.
If that is not open, then 2 simply self-replaces at the left side corner.
Part 8: Wing to top continuity
Next up, 3 could receive the ball from 4, who subsequently cuts to the rim. As that happens, 2 fills the empty space within the left side wing.
From there, 4 could receive the ball again from 3 and score around the basket via the layup. If that is not open, then 4 fills and replaces at the left side corner area.
Afterwards, the continuity could get carried out once again with 5 receiving the ball from 3, who would cut to the rim and so forth.
What is an example of 5 out continuity offense featuring pass and screen away action?
This is an example of 5 out continuity offense featuring pass and screen away action.
Essentially, each player will usually pass the ball to a teammate and screen away for another teammate. Afterwards, the teammate who is the recipient of the screen will typically execute a curl cut to the basket looking for a possible scoring opportunity.
Part 1: Top to wing pass and screen away
To begin, 2 receives the ball from 1 who then screens away with 3 as the recipient. Afterwards, 3 cuts to the basket via the screen while 5 fills and replaces at the left side wing area and 1 self-replaces at the top.
From there, 3 could receive the ball from 2, leading to a high percentage shot at the rim if that is open. Otherwise, 3 cuts through to the empty left side corner.
Part 2: Wing to corner pass and screen away
Next, 4 receives the ball from 2 who then screens away with 1 as the recipient. Following that, 1 cuts to the basket via the screen while 5 fills the top, 3 fills the left side wing, and 2 self-replaces at the right side wing.
From that point, 1 could receive the ball and score via a layup if that is available. Otherwise, 1 simply cuts through to the vacant left side corner area.
Part 3: Corner to wing pass and screen away
For this part of the offense, the player who passes the ball doesn’t screen away. However, another off-ball player will perform that action instead.
To continue, 2 receives the ball from 2 and this triggers a screen away by 5 at the top with 3 as the intended recipient.
Next, 3 cuts to the basket via the screen while 1 fills the left side wing and 5 self-replaces back to the top.
Following that, 3 could receive the ball from 2 if that is open and score via a layup. Otherwise, 2 cuts through to the vacated left side corner area.
Part 4: Wing to top pass and screen away
At this step, 5 could receive the ball from 2 who screens away with 4 as the recipient. From there, 4 cuts to the basket via the screen while 2 self-replaces at the right side wing.
Next, 4 could receive the ball from 5 and score via a layup. If that is not available though, then 4 could also self-replace back to the right side corner.
Part 5: Top to wing pass and screen away continuity
Now, it’s possible to execute the continuity pattern on the other side of the floor.
So, 1 receives the ball from 5 who screens away with 2 as the recipient of it. After that, 2 cuts to the basket via the screen while 4 fills the right side wing and 5 self-replaces at the top.
From there, 2 could receive the ball from 1 and score via a layup. Otherwise, 2 cuts through to fill the empty right side corner area.
Part 6: Wing to corner pass and screen away continuity
Next, 3 could receive the ball from 1 who screens away with 5 as the recipient of it. Afterwards, 5 cuts to the basket while 4 fills the top, 2 fills the right side wing, and 1 self-replaces at the left side wing.
Following that, 5 could receive the ball from 3 and score via a layup. Otherwise, 5 cuts through to the vacant right side corner area.
Part 7: Corner to wing pass and screen away continuity
Continuing on, 1 receives the ball from 3, which triggers screen away action from 4 with 2 as the recipient.
From there, 2 cuts to the basket via the screen while 5 fills the right side wing and 4 self-replaces at the top.
After that, 2 could receive the ball from 1 and score by way of a layup at the rim. Otherwise, 2 cuts through to the empty right side corner.
Part 8: Wing to top pass and screen away continuity
Next, 4 receives the ball from 1 who then screens away with 3 as the recipient. Following that, 3 cuts to the basket via the screen while 1 self-replaces at the left side wing.
Afterwards, 3 could receive the ball from 4 and score by way of a layup at the rim. If it is not available though, then 3 simply self-replaces, similar to 1.
From this point, it’s possible to execute the continuity once again on the other side. Basically, 5 would receive the ball from 4 who would screen away and so on.
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