6 on 5 offense

The #2 Out Play is very popular and is used in the Four-Two structure of Six-on-Five Offense.

The #2 Out Play usually is signaled or called by the 6 player. When the play is called, player 2 should move out slowly, player 4 should move to the point and player 5 should move to the right. The play should always be started when the ball is with player 6. Otherwise, the defense will immediately pick up player 2 coming out and is able to make the proper defensive adjustments. As the play unfolds, if player 2 gets free, player 6 should pass 2 the ball for the shot. The key player is 6 because 6 must read the defense. The defenses' moves determine where player 6 passes the ball. Obviously, player 6 needs to be a stable, intelligent, high caliber athlete. See Figure 25.