Four-Out Weave Handoffs

When to use it

A half-court four-out set against man-to-man. It moves the ball and the guards across the perimeter, hunting a drive or a hit to the screener.

Personnel

4-out-1-in look: 5 inside, 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the perimeter. 2 passes to 3 and cuts through to the other side. 3 dribbles at 4 for a handoff. Then 4 dribbles at 1 for a handoff, and 5 sets a ball screen. Guards need to be able to handle and shoot. 5 needs to screen and roll.

Reads

1. First read. The handoff from 3 to 4. If 4's defender is late, 4 attacks the lane.
2. Second read. The next handoff from 4 to 1. 1 can attack or shoot off it.
3. Third read. 5 screening or rolling to the rim. Hit 5 if help leaves the screener.

Counter

If the handoffs are jammed up, keep the ball moving through the weave and use 5's ball screen. Look for the driving lane or the pass to the screener.

Teaching cues

• 2: pass and cut through to the other side right away.
• 3 and 4: make the handoff tight, shoulder to shoulder.
• 5: set a solid ball screen, then roll.
• 1: take the handoff going downhill.