Iowa State Offensive System
Table of Contents
1. Transition 2
2. Secondary 5
3. Halfcourt Sets 14
4. Horns Series 25
5. 5 Out Series 29 Transition Iowa State Offensive System
Drag Drag Transition Sets Transition Sets
2 4 3 2 3
4
1 5 1 5
Dive opposite big option. Spread option.
Drag Push Transition Sets 5 2
3 4
1
With an empty corner, the ball screener has an option to pop or roll.
Double Drag Transition Sets 3 2
5 4
1
4 and 5 set a double drag screen for 1. 4 pops, 5 rolls (regardless of who screens first). Transition Iowa State Offensive System
Double Drag Push Transition Sets 2
3 4 5
1
1 dribbles off 4 and 5's double drag. One screener pops to the empty corner while the other rolls to the rim.
Step-up Step-up Transition Sets Transition Sets 2 2 5
5 4 3 3 4
1 1
1 dribbles off 5's step-up screen. 5 1 dribbles off 4's step-up screen. 4 rolls to the rim as 4 fills behind. pops to an open area.
Ram Ram Transition Sets Transition Sets 5 2 5 2
1 3 3 4 4
1
2 screens in for 4. 4 sets a side ball screen for 1. 4 can pop to the empty corner or roll to the rim. Transition Iowa State Offensive System
Pitch Pitch Transition Sets Transition Sets
3 5 2 3 5 2
1 4 4
1
1 drives the ball towards the middle 4 takes one dribble to his right of the floor before pitching it back before passing back to 1. 5 sprints to 4. 1 spaces out after his pitch. up to arrive on 1's catch for a ball screen.
Drag Fist Transition Sets
3 5 2
4
1
As 1 dribbles off 4's drag ball screen, 2 cuts to set a cross screen for 5. 4 screens down for 2 (screen-the-screener).
12 Ricky 12 Ricky Transition Sets Transition Sets
4 1 2 3 4 3 5 2 5 1
2 sets a step-up for 1. 5 flare 5 re-screens for 2. screens 2. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Power Power Power Secondary Secondary Secondary
2 3 5 2 5 3 4 1 3 5 1 2 4 4
1
On 1's pass to the trailer, 5 sets a On ball reversal, 2 comes up the 5 sprints to set a ball screen for 2 flex screen for 2. lane and sets a UCLA screen for 4. on 3's pass. 4 comes across the lane. 5 rolls to the backside of the rim as 2 dribbles off his ball screen.
Power 5 Smash Power 5 Smash Secondary Secondary
2 3 5 3 2 5
1 4 4
1
On 1's pass to the trailer, 5 sets a As 2 clears his body, 5 steps into flex screen for 2. x5and seals him. 4 passes it back to 1. 1 tries to direct feed into the post.
Power 4 Iso Secondary
2 3 5
4
1
On 1's pass to the trailer, 5 sets a flex screen for 2. 2 cuts towards 5, but quickly returns to the right corner. 4 drives left immediately on his catch. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Power Mix Double Power Mix Double Secondary Secondary
2 3 5 3 2 5
1 4 4
1
On 1's pass to the trailer, 5 sets a 4/1DHO. 5 and 4 set a stagger flex screen for 2. screen for 2.
Power Mix Double Counter Power Mix Double Counter Power Mix Double Counter Secondary Secondary Secondary
2 3 5 3 2 5 3 5 4
2 1 1 4 4
1
On 1's pass to the trailer, 5 sets a 4/1DHO. 5 and 4 set a stagger Rather than throwing back to 2, 1 flex screen for 2. screen for 2. throws ahead to 3 who looks to feed 5 sealing his man up the lane.
Power Flip Power Flip Power Flip Secondary Secondary Secondary
5 3 3 1 5 4 5 2 2 2 3
1 4 4 1
1/2dribble flip. 1 cuts off 5's flex 1 sets a UCLA screen for 4 on 4's screen. 2 throws ahead to 4. pass to 3. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Thru Thru Secondary Secondary
5 5 3 2 2 1 3
4 4
1
1 throws ahead to 2 and cut On ball reversal to 1. Cross through. screen/down screen.
Thru Chase Thru Chase Secondary Secondary
3 5 1 5
3 2 2
4 4
1 1 passes to 2 and cuts through. 1 loops as if he is coming out to the left wing (like in "Thru") and instead cuts backdoor to get a pass from 4 for a layup.
Thru Push Fence Thru Push Fence Thru Push Fence Secondary Secondary Secondary
2 3 5 5 3 3 5 2 4 2 1 1
4 4 1
1 passes to 2 and cuts through. On ball reversal, 5 sets a back 1 dribble reverses. 3 comes screen for 2 (fluff action). through the elevator screen. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Thru 1 Post Thru 1 Post Secondary Secondary
5 1 5 3 2 2 3
4 4
1
1 passes ahead to 2 and cuts Instead of the ordinary 1/3 through. weakside exchange, 3 stays out on the wing and 1 posts his man on the left block.
Thru Smash Thru Smash Thru Smash Secondary Secondary Secondary
5 5 3 1 5 3 2 3 2 2 1 4 4 4
1
1 passes ahead to 2 and cuts 2 passes it to 4. 3 sceens down for 5 ducks in hard in the middle of the through. 1. 4/1DHO. paint. 1 drives it to the right side of the rim or tries to throw a bounce pass to 5's hand.
Thru Push Fence Thru Push Fence Thru Push Fence Secondary Secondary Secondary
2 3 5 5 3 3 5 2 4 2 1 1
4 4 1
1 passes to 2 and cuts through. On ball reversal, 5 sets a back 1 dribble reverses. 3 comes screen for 2 (fluff action). through the elevator screen. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Thru UCLA Thru UCLA Thru UCLA Secondary Secondary Secondary
5 5 4 1 3 2 3 3 2 5 2 1 4 4
1
1 passes to 2 and cuts through. Rather than running through to the 5 ball screens for 1. 5 rolls to the opposite wing, 1 stops in the paint rim. 4 comes underneath the rim. 3 and sets a UCLA screen for 4 on his fills behind for shake action. pass to 3. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Quick Quick Quick Secondary Secondary Secondary
5 5 5 3 3 3 2 1 1
2 4 2 4 1 4
1 dribbles at 2. 1/2DHO. 2/4DHO. 4 takes one dribble and 1 dribbles off 4's ball screen. throws ahead to 1.
Quick Point Quick Point Quick Point Secondary Secondary Secondary
5 5 5 3 3 3 2 1 1
2 2 4 4 1 4
1 dribbles at 2. 1/2DHO. 2/4DHO. 4 takes one dribble and 4 runs at 1 as if he is sprinting into throws ahead to 1. a ball screen, but stops to change direction and screen for 2.
Quick Angle Quick Angle Quick Angle Secondary Secondary Secondary
5 5 3 3 3 2 5 1 1 2
2 4 4 1 4
1 dribbles at 2. 1/2DHO. 2/4DHO. 2 spaces away. 4 takes one dribble like he is going to pitch and sprint into a ball screen for 1 (like in "Quick") before throwing back to 2. On the airtime of the pass, 5 sprints up to set a ball screen for 2. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Quick Jersey Quick Jersey Secondary Secondary 3 3 5 5 2 1
2
4 1 4
1 dribbles at 2. 1/2DHO. 3 clears 2/4DHO. 5 sets a back screen for out the backside. 2. 2 runs to the rim. 4 looks to lob it over the top. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Rev DHO Rip Rev DHO Rip Secondary Secondary
2 5 5 2 3 4
3 1 4
1
1 reverses the ball to the trailer. 3 takes one dribble and throws 4/3DHO as 2 and 5 move towards ahead to 1. 5 and 2 set a double rip 4. for 4.
Rev DHO Rip Counter Rev DHO Rip Counter Secondary Secondary 2 2 5 5
3 4
3 1 4
1
1 reverses the ball to the trailer. 3 takes one dribble off the DHO 4/3DHO as 2 and 5 move towards and throws ahead to 1. 5 takes a 4. step as if to screen for 4 before wheeling back to seal off x5for a paint catch.
Slide Slide Secondary Secondary
4 5 3 2 3 2 5
1 4
1
On ball reversal, 4 UCLA cuts off 5 2 passes to 5 at the elbow and looking for a pass from 2 for a follows for a handoff. layup. Secondary Iowa State Offensive System
Corner Secondary 3 2
5
4
1
4 and 5 set a wide-angled stagger. 1 drives the iso.
Seal Secondary
3 2 5
4
1
1 throws ahead to 2. 4 screens down for 5 and seals his man up the lane for a paint catch from 2. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Double Zipper Halfcourt Sets
3 2 5 4
1
4 and 5 set a double zipper for 3. 1 passes to 3. 3 drives it to his right hand.
Double Zipper Fan Double Zipper Fan Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
3 2 5 2 5 4 4 3 1
1
4 and 5 set a double zipper for 3.
Double Zipper Rip Double Zipper Rip Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
3 2 2 5 5 4
4 1 3 1
4 and 5 set a double zipper screen 3 passes to 4. 2 sets a rip screen for 3. 4 (the first screener) sprints for 5. 3 screens down for 2. to the right wing as 2 cuts underneath. 1 passes to 3. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Dallas Dallas Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 3 5 5 4 3
2 2 4
1 1
2 screens in for 5 to sprint into an 2 screens in for 5 to sprint into an angle ball screen for 1. angle ball screen for 1.
Huskers Huskers Huskers Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
5 2 1 2 1 2
3 5 5 3 3 4
4 1 4
1 pitches it back to 4. 5 sprints to 4 passes it to 5 and cuts over the 3 comes off 4's screen for a handoff the nail of the free throw line. top. from 5.
Invert 2 Invert 2 Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 5 1 3 5 2 4 4
1
2 comes off 5's down screen for a On 2's pass to 5 on the left block, 4 left wing catch and looks to feed sets a flare screen for 2. 5 passes it the post right away. 1 cuts to the to 2 for a shot. rim after his pass. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Invert 1 Invert 1 Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 5 3 5 1 2 4 4
1
2 comes off 5's down screen for a On 5's catch, 4 sets a down screen left wing catch and looks to feed for 1. 5 passes to 1 for a shot. the post right away. 1 cuts to the rim after his pass.
Invert 4 Invert 4 Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 5 3 5 1 2 4 4
1
2 comes off 5's down screen for a On 5's catch, 1 sets a back screen left wing catch and looks to feed for 4. the post right away. 1 cuts to the rim after his pass.
Zipper 4 Iso Halfcourt Sets
4 3 2
5
1
3 cuts off 4 towards the left corner. 5 zipper screens for 4. 1 pases to 4 for an iso to his right hand. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Spin Rip Spin Rip Spin Rip Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
4 5 4 5 5
3 2 2 2 4 1 3
1 3 1
Dribble weave between 1/2/3. On the 3/1DHO, 4 flashes to the 1 passes to 4. 5 sets a back screen left elbow. for 3. 4 looks to hit 3 for a layup.
Spin Rip Chase Spin Rip Chase Spin Rip Chase Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
4 5 4 5 5
3 2 2 2 4 1 3 1 3 1
Dribble weave between 1/2/3. On the 3/1DHO, 4 flashes to the 4 cuts backdoor. left elbow.
41 Fist 41 Fist Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 5 2 5 3 2
3 1
4 4
1
1 dribbles to the right wing (FT line 1 sets a ball screen for 4. extended), pushing 2 through along the baseline. 1 passes to 4 who has filled to the right slot. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Ram Weak Double Halfcourt Sets
4 5 3
2 1
2 screens in for 4. 4 sets a side ball screen for 1. 3 and 4 set a weakside double for 2.
Chest Knicks Chest Knicks Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 4 5 4 3
5 2
1 1
2 cuts from the bottom of the 2 dribbles off the side ball screen formation for a wing catch. The before quickly throwing ahead to 1. opposite big sprints to set a side On airtime of 2's pass, 4 is ball screen. sprinting up to set a stepup screen for 1.
AI Iso Halfcourt Sets
2
5 4 3
1
3 AI cuts over the top of 4 and 5. 1 passes to 3 for an iso (best if run for lefty 3-man). Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
AI Jersey AI Jersey Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
3 3 2 4 5 5 4 2
1 1
2 cuts over the top, 3 cuts 5, the first screener, steps off for a underneath. catch. 2 curls the second screen to the rim for a lob from 5 (doesn't need to be a dunk).
AI Screener Iso AI Screener Iso AI Screener Iso Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 3 3 2 5 4 5 4 2 5 4
1 1 1
2 cuts over the top, 3 cuts 5, the first screener, steps off for a 5 passes it to 4. underneath. catch. 2 curls the second screen
X X Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 3 4 3 4 1
2 5 2
5
1
1 passes to 2. 3 clears out the If no lob is available, 2 passes to 5. backside. 5 sets a back screen for 1 can duck in on the right block or 1. 2 looks to throw the lob to the pop to the wing for a catch. athletic 1. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
X Chase X Chase Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 3 4 3 4 1
2 5 2 5
1
1 passes to 2. 3 clears out the 2 passes to 5 at the top of the key. backside. 5 sets a back screen for 1 cuts towards the wing before 1. cutting backdoor.
DDM Halfcourt Sets
3 5 2
4 1
1 dribbles it to the middle of the court before pitching back to 4. 4 drives the right lane line.
22 Up 22 Up Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
5 5 1 3 2 2
3 4 1 4
1 passes to 2 and cuts through. 4 Ball reversal for a left block post-up and 3 fill. for 5. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
22 Slash 22 Slash Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
5 5 3 4 4 2
2 1 3 1
On ball reversal to 4 on the left Ball is swung back to 1 up top. 5 wing, 3 cuts cuts through and 2 fills sets a flat ball screen. his spot.
Under Rip Under Rip Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
3 2 2 3 4 5 4 5 1
1
2/3cross. 1 passes it to 3.
Box Pitt Halfcourt Sets
2 3
5 4
1
1 passes it to 5 at the left elbow. On 5's catch, 3 ducks in on x3. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Box Strong Smash Halfcourt Sets
3 2
4 5
1
1 passes to 4 on the left elbow. 3 steps into his man and tries to seal him for a deep catch.
Box Elbow Double Rip Halfcourt Sets
2 3
5 4
1
1 dribbles off 4's elbow angle ball screen. 3 and 2 set a double rip screen for 5 to come to the right elbow. 4 screens down for the second screener (2).
Utah Fist Utah Fist Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 2 5 5
4 4 3 1
1
1 passes to 4 and sets a Utah On 4's pass to 1, 5 sprints up to set screen for 3. a ball screen. 1 drives off the ball screen, 5 rolls to the rim and 4 fills behind the ball screen. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Spain Halfcourt Sets 3 5
4 1 2
1/4ball screen. 5 screens for 4, 4 can either flare to the empty wing or go to the rim for a lob.
Flip 3 Sonics Flip 3 Sonics Flip 3 Sonics Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 5 5 3 5 4 4 2 1 3 1 3 4
2 2 1
1/2dribble flip. 1 cuts off a triple 2 passes it to 1. On 1's catch, 4 1 refuses the ball screen and drives baseline screen. circles out to set a side ball screen it baseline. 4 turns to screen for 2. for 1. 1 passes to 2 for a shot.
Pull Halfcourt Sets
2 4 5
1 3
1 makes a guard-to-guard pass to 3. 2 runs off the double baseline screen. Halfcourt Sets Iowa State Offensive System
Handback Jersey Handback Jersey Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 4 5 2 3 4
1 5
1
1 passes to 2 and follows his pass If no lob is available, 1 passes to 5 for a handback. 3 clears out the at the top of the key. 2 looks to weakside wing. 5 sets a back screen post up at the right block or can for 2. pop to the wing for a catch.
L L Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 3 3 5 5
2 4 2 4
1 1
4 screens for 5. 4 and 5 set an "L" 4 screens for 5. 4 and 5 set an "L" ball screen for 1. 1 can come off ball screen for 1. 1 can come off either direction. Whichever screener either direction. Whichever screener he comes off rolls to the rim, the he comes off rolls to the rim, the other pops. other pops. Horns Series Iowa State Offensive System
Horns Halfcourt Sets
3 2
4 5
1
1 can dribble off either screener. Screener rolls to the rim. Opposite big fills to the top of the key.
Horns PG Iso Halfcourt Sets 2 3
5 4
1
1 dribbles at 4. 4 slips early. Iso for 1 to his right hand.
Horns Lift Horns Lift Horns Lift Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 2 3 4 2 4 4
2 5 3 5 1 5 1 3 1
1 dribbles off 3. 3 pops. 1 passes 3 reverses the ball to 5. 5 throws it to 1 and sprints into a to 3. ball screen. 1 dribbles off 5's ball screen. 5 rolls to the rim, 4 fills up for shake. Horns Series Iowa State Offensive System
Horns Dive Iso Halfcourt Sets 3 2
4 5
1
1 passes to 4 and cuts toward the left wing. 5 dives to the left block. 4 drives it to the right hand.
Horns Slam Horns Slam Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
3 2 3 2 5
5 1 4 4
1
1 passes to 4 and runs at x5. 5 cuts If 4 cannot feed 5, he dribbles at 1. off 4's screen.
Horns Two Horns Two Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
2 3 3
1 5 5 4 4 2
1
1 passes to 4 and cuts away. 1 and 4/2DHO. 5 set a stagger for 2 coming out of the corner towards the ball. Horns Series Iowa State Offensive System
Horns Two Iso Halfcourt Sets
2 3
5 4
1
COUNTER: 1 passes to 4 and cuts away. 1 and 5 set a stagger for 2 coming out of the corner towards the ball. 4 opens up and drives away from the action.
Horns Double Rip Horns Double Rip Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets 2 3 3 2 1
5 4 5 4 1
1 passes to 5 and cuts off 4's back 1 and 2 set a double screen for 3 to screen. come across the paint for a catch from 4.
Horns Back Horns Back Halfcourt Sets Halfcourt Sets
3 2 3 1
2 4 5 5 4
1
On 1's pass to 5, 3 cuts through. 4 5 passes to 4 who feeds 1 on the sets a back screen for 1. First look: left block for a post-up. 1 over the top for a lob. Horns Series Iowa State Offensive System
Horns Smash Halfcourt Sets
3 2
5 4
1
1 passes to 4 on the right elbow. On 4's catch, 3 sprints into the paint for a duck-in. 5 Out Series Iowa State Offensive System
5 Out 5 Out Series 3 2
1 5
4
5 backcuts when 4 dribbles at him. 2 circles up from the corner to recieve a DHO from 4. A 5-out spread alignment is kept as a dribble weave ensues.
5 Out Kings 5 Out Series 5 2
3 1
4
2 sprints out of the corner and cuts inside 1 (back/flare screen optional). 1 drifts to the corner as 4 dribbles at 2 for a DHO.
5 Out Rip 5 Out Rip 5 Out Series 5 Out Series 3 3 2 2
5 1 4 1
4 5
4/5DHO. 2 moves towards the 2 sets a rip screen for 4. 5 takes paint. one dribble and throws ahead to 1. 5 down screens for 2. 5 Out Series Iowa State Offensive System
5 Out Rip Counter 5 Out Rip Counter 5 Out Series 5 Out Series 3 3 2 2 4 5 1 1
4 5
4/5DHO. 2 moves towards the Instead of reversing the ball to 1. 5 paint. pivots and passes it back to 3 coming out of the left corner. As x4 sprints to defend the rip screen (from previous play), 4 spins back to the left block and seals x4.