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In the NBA this past season, there has been a large increase in the number of
teams using the V or Horns offense. This offensive set is designed to utilize basic mid
screen and roll action; however, it also creates open outside shot opportunities for "Red
Flag" shooters.
By deploying a second high post screener, it allows the ball handler the option of driving off a screen in either direction. Since screens are available on both
sides, unlike it's cousin the Mid Screen, the V or Horns offense cannot be disrupted by simply influencing the ball handler away from the screen.
Having both screeners high, also, clears out any baseline defensive help on the point's drive.
The basic option of the "V" or Horns offense is for the point O1 to drive
off a high post screen. The high post sets an On Ball
screen to free up the point guard for dribble penetration. The point guard has
the option of turning the corner for a drive to the basket or executing a pull
up jumper if the defense goes below the screen. The point guard O1 also has options
of feeding the screen rolling to basket or kick out passes to the shooters
spotting up on the wings. If the screener O5 rolls to the basket, the "off" screener O4 then goes opposite and
pops out.
Continuity:
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| Phase 2. Post Isolation. When the screen and
roll action does not produce a good shot, O1 or O4 looks to feed O5 in the
low post area. |
Phase 3. Side Screen. O4 passes to O2 on
wing and sets an ON Ball screen. O2 drives over O4's screen initiating
screen and roll action. O5 sets a back screen for O4 rolling to basket. O1
and O3 spot up. |
[Basic
Horn Action to Left Side ]
Mid Screen Fundamentals & Execution
Horns Offense: Basic Reads & Counters
The keys to the success of the Horns’ high post
screen action is in execution and coordination. The ballhandler and screener have
to think and function as one unit. This requires proper footwork, timing,
non-verbal communication, and experience. Players should be prepared to
recognize and attack the following situations:
Defensive Reads: What if the ....
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Defender FIGHTS OVER the screen
Weakside
defender SAGS OFF wing to help on drive.
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Defensive player GOES UNDER the screen.
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Defenders SWITCH on the screen.
Smaller defender is MISMATCHED INSIDE against screener.
Bigger defender MISMATCHED OUTSIDE against quicker ball handler.
Defensive players anticipate switch and ZONE on screen.
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Defense SHOWS and RECOVERS on screen.
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Defense TRAPS the dribbler on the screen.
Horns Offense: Variations
Various NBA teams have adapted the Horns' twin mid screen action to take advantage of
their specific player personnel. Most of these variations are actually secondary options
off the mid screen action. Some of these more frequently used Horns' variations
used in the NBA include:
The Case for the Defense:
Defensive strategies and techniques that are used in
combating the Horns Offense.
The Horns Offense is similar to the "MidScreen" Offense in
that it involves high post mid screen action. If the "on ball"" defender gets
hung up on the high post screen it will most certainly result in an easy layup. When the screener is a strong
post up player or good outside shooter it presents additional problems for the defense.
© 2001 Ernie Woods, HoopTactics
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