Horns
A set built around two bigs stationed at both elbows, giving the offense a two-big-screen action to attack from the middle of the floor with shooters spaced in both corners.
Set PlaysAges 13–15, Ages 16+
The breakdown
Reads & options
- 1.If X2 fights over the down-screen, O2 can curl to the rim instead of popping to the wing.
- 2.O5 can hit O4 on a roll to the rim if the defense collapses on the catch.
- 3.O1 replaces to the top after the pass for balance and a potential reversal.
Coaching points
- Keep 15+ feet of spacing between the two bigs at the elbows so the defense can't help off one to guard the other.
- The ball-side big should catch the pass on the move, not standing still.
- Teach the guard to read whether the wing defender fights over or under the down-screen before deciding to curl or pop.
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