Flex Offense
A continuity offense built on a baseline screen (the 'flex cut') paired with a down screen for the screener, designed to spring one of the two post players open on every possession.
Motion OffenseAges 13–15, Ages 16+
The breakdown
Reads & options
- 1.The next pass typically goes from the corner to the cutter now on the ball-side block for a quick post touch.
- 2.If the flex cutter isn't open, reverse the ball back to the top and run the same action to the other side.
- 3.The double-screen action (flex cut, then down screen) is designed to spring one of the two bigs open every time down the floor.
Coaching points
- The flex cut has to be set up tight off the screener's shoulder, not run wide around it.
- Screeners should hold the screen until contact is initiated, not release early.
- This is a continuity offense — if the first option isn't there, reverse the ball and repeat the same action on the other side rather than forcing it.
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