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Eurobasket champion offense
by Panagiotis Giannakis
Panagiotis Giannakis is the head coach of the Greek National team, which won the 2005 EuroBasket. He is one of
the most popular Greek basketball players of all times. He played for Aris Thessaloniki, Panionios Athens, and
Panathinaikos Athens, winning numerous awards, including a FIBA European Championship with the Greek
National Team in 1987. He began coaching Panionios Athens in 2001, and moved to Maroussi Athens in
December 2003, reaching the Greek League Final.
We, the technical staff of the Greek men's national team, have based our offensive tactics at the 2005 EuroBasket on the
individual characteristics of the players on our twelve-member squad. The key-elements we viewed for success:
a) We counted on all twelve players on an equal basis (no one was underestimated, nor overestimated). We tried to
isolate and make use of each player's individual strengths and weaknesses in light of certain offensive and defensive
situations, and the next opponent we were to play.
b) Luckily enough, we had the chance to pick our twelve players from a quality sample. Several players had the ability to
play more than one position (at least two or even three). This made us flexible in our tactics on both offense and defense,
creating trouble for our opponents, when they scouted our games.
c) Our low post game was based on our center, Papadopoulos, as well as on our small forwards and point guards (usually
Papaloukas and Diamantidis), who were taller than their defenders, creating mismatch situations. In this article, I would
like to present two of our basic plays that were used in crucial games and "showed us the way" to the top of the 2005
EuroBasket. Please, bear in mind that the five players listed on these two plays changed during the course of the
Eurobasket competition.
PLAYONE: 1-3-1 SET
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We used the following players:
1- Papaloukas
2- Zisis
3- Kakiouzis
4- Dikoudis
5- Papadopoulos
The players start in a 1-3-1 formation (diagr. 1).
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The point guard 1 makes the entry pass to 5, who steps up outside the three-point line to receive the ball, while, at the
same time, 4 cuts to the basket. After the pass, 1 cuts to the deep corner, outside of the three-point line (diagr. 2).
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When the ball is in the hands of 5, 2 makes a down screen for 4, who changes pace and direction, and pops out on the
perimeter, outside of the three-point line (diagr. 3).
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When 4 receives the ball from 5, he can try to shoot or play one-on-one. After screening 4, 2 goes to make a back screen
on 3. At the same time, 5 makes a down screen, parallel to 2, again for 3. In this option, 3 receives the screen from 2, and
cuts to the low post position, trying to receive the ball from 4 (diagr. 4).
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If 3 does not receive the ball, he pops outside the three-point line, in the deep corner. At the same time, 5 screens down
for 2 (screen the screener action), who pops out to the threepoint line, receives the ball from 4, and shots (diagr. 5).
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If 2 cannot shoot, then 5 ducks in the lane after the screen, and can receive the ball from 2, while the teammates on the
perimeters create spaces to receive a possible kick pass from 5, if the defense collapses inside the threesecond lane
(diagr. 6).
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With this play, we try to take advantage of the mismatch created when 3 receives the screen and also on 5's screen.
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The play is run as described previously (see diagr. 1, 2 and 3). In this option, 3 reads the defensive situation and he does
not use the screen of 2, but that of 5, curling around him (diagr. 7).
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3 continues his cut until the low post area and tries to receive the ball, while 2 receives a screen from 5 and pops out to
the three-point line. 4 has two options: pass to 2 on the perimeter for a three-point shot, or to 3 in the low post (diagr. 8).
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If 3 does not receive the ball, he pops out to the three-point line, in the deep corner, and 4 passes the ball to 2 (diagr. 9).
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When the ball is in 2's hands, 5 makes a pick and roll play with 2, while the players on the perimeter spot up, ready to
receive a possible kick-out pass, if the defense helps, and take a three-point shot (diagr. 10).
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We used these players for this play:
1- Diamantidis
2- Xatzivrettas
3- Kakoiuzis
4- Fotsis
5- Papadopoulos
The players start with a one-four formation, with the power forward and center at the elbow of the free-throw area (diagr.
11).
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The point guard starts the play on a side of the entry pass (in this example, it's the right side of the court). 2 makes a "V"
cut to receive the ball from 1 (diagr. 12).
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Right after 2 receives the ball from 1, 1 makes a “UCLA” cut, using the back screen of 4 to go in the low-post position on
the same side of the ball. Also, 3 goes to the low post position on the other side of the court (diagr. 13).
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If 2 cannot give the ball to 1, he passes to 4, who popped out of the screen, outside of the three-point line. 4 can shoot or
play one-on-one. As soon as 4 receives the ball, 5 will make a diagonal down screen for 1, who comes high, outside of the
three-point, line parallel to 4. He receives the ball from 4 and reads the defense to see if there is the possibility of a shot or
a mismatch play (diagr. 14).
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When the ball is on the hands of 1 and nothing happens, 3 makes a cross screen for 5, creating a one-on-one situation on
the low post area on the ball side. It is important that 1-if he cannot shoot or pass to 5 on the screen and roll-dribbles to
the side to improve his passing angle to 5 in the low post (diagr. 15).
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If there is no solution at this point in the play, 4 makes a "V" turn. This means that he fakes to go in one direction and then
screens away from the ball for 2, who pops out beyond the three-point line, and close to the elbow of the free-throw area
on the ball side. He is ready to receive the ball from 1 for a shot or a one-on-one situation (diagr. 16).
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If nothing happens, with the ball in 2's hands, 4 then makes a down screen for 3, and then pops out in the corner. 3 comes
high and can shoot or play one-on-one (diagr. 17).
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At the end of every play, and when the ball is on the low post side, the strong side player, 4, in this case, stays in the
corner. He is one pass away from the ball. 3 in this example, makes a strong cut in the lane, and comes out on the other
side of the court, while the other two perimeter players spot up outside of the three-point line, ready to receive a kick pass
and shoot (diagr. 18).
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Eurobasket champion offense
by Panagiotis Giannakis
Panagiotis Giannakis is the head coach of the Greek National team, which won the 2005 EuroBasket. He is one of
the most popular Greek basketball players of all times. He played for Aris Thessaloniki, Panionios Athens, and
Panathinaikos Athens, winning numerous awards, including a FIBA European Championship with the Greek
National Team in 1987. He began coaching Panionios Athens in 2001, and moved to Maroussi Athens in
December 2003, reaching the Greek League Final.
We, the technical staff of the Greek men's national team, have based our offensive tactics at the 2005 EuroBasket on the
individual characteristics of the players on our twelve-member squad. The key-elements we viewed for success:
a) We counted on all twelve players on an equal basis (no one was underestimated, nor overestimated). We tried to
isolate and make use of each player's individual strengths and weaknesses in light of certain offensive and defensive
situations, and the next opponent we were to play.
b) Luckily enough, we had the chance to pick our twelve players from a quality sample. Several players had the ability to
play more than one position (at least two or even three). This made us flexible in our tactics on both offense and defense,
creating trouble for our opponents, when they scouted our games.
c) Our low post game was based on our center, Papadopoulos, as well as on our small forwards and point guards (usually
Papaloukas and Diamantidis), who were taller than their defenders, creating mismatch situations. In this article, I would
like to present two of our basic plays that were used in crucial games and "showed us the way" to the top of the 2005
EuroBasket. Please, bear in mind that the five players listed on these two plays changed during the course of the
Eurobasket competition.
PLAYONE: 1-3-1 SET
Option A [Only Registered Users Can See Links] (javascript:popup_window('webanims/digram_1_to_6.svgz','digram_1_to_6',740,569);)http ://[Only Registered Users Can See Links] ([Only Registered Users Can See Links])
We used the following players:
1- Papaloukas
2- Zisis
3- Kakiouzis
4- Dikoudis
5- Papadopoulos
The players start in a 1-3-1 formation (diagr. 1).
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The point guard 1 makes the entry pass to 5, who steps up outside the three-point line to receive the ball, while, at the
same time, 4 cuts to the basket. After the pass, 1 cuts to the deep corner, outside of the three-point line (diagr. 2).
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When the ball is in the hands of 5, 2 makes a down screen for 4, who changes pace and direction, and pops out on the
perimeter, outside of the three-point line (diagr. 3).
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When 4 receives the ball from 5, he can try to shoot or play one-on-one. After screening 4, 2 goes to make a back screen
on 3. At the same time, 5 makes a down screen, parallel to 2, again for 3. In this option, 3 receives the screen from 2, and
cuts to the low post position, trying to receive the ball from 4 (diagr. 4).
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If 3 does not receive the ball, he pops outside the three-point line, in the deep corner. At the same time, 5 screens down
for 2 (screen the screener action), who pops out to the threepoint line, receives the ball from 4, and shots (diagr. 5).
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If 2 cannot shoot, then 5 ducks in the lane after the screen, and can receive the ball from 2, while the teammates on the
perimeters create spaces to receive a possible kick pass from 5, if the defense collapses inside the threesecond lane
(diagr. 6).
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With this play, we try to take advantage of the mismatch created when 3 receives the screen and also on 5's screen.
Option B [Only Registered Users Can See Links] (javascript:popup_window('webanims/digram_7_to_10.svgz','digram_7_to_10',740,569);)ht tp://[Only Registered Users Can See Links] ([Only Registered Users Can See Links])
The play is run as described previously (see diagr. 1, 2 and 3). In this option, 3 reads the defensive situation and he does
not use the screen of 2, but that of 5, curling around him (diagr. 7).
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3 continues his cut until the low post area and tries to receive the ball, while 2 receives a screen from 5 and pops out to
the three-point line. 4 has two options: pass to 2 on the perimeter for a three-point shot, or to 3 in the low post (diagr. 8).
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If 3 does not receive the ball, he pops out to the three-point line, in the deep corner, and 4 passes the ball to 2 (diagr. 9).
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When the ball is in 2's hands, 5 makes a pick and roll play with 2, while the players on the perimeter spot up, ready to
receive a possible kick-out pass, if the defense helps, and take a three-point shot (diagr. 10).
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We used these players for this play:
1- Diamantidis
2- Xatzivrettas
3- Kakoiuzis
4- Fotsis
5- Papadopoulos
The players start with a one-four formation, with the power forward and center at the elbow of the free-throw area (diagr.
11).
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The point guard starts the play on a side of the entry pass (in this example, it's the right side of the court). 2 makes a "V"
cut to receive the ball from 1 (diagr. 12).
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Right after 2 receives the ball from 1, 1 makes a “UCLA” cut, using the back screen of 4 to go in the low-post position on
the same side of the ball. Also, 3 goes to the low post position on the other side of the court (diagr. 13).
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If 2 cannot give the ball to 1, he passes to 4, who popped out of the screen, outside of the three-point line. 4 can shoot or
play one-on-one. As soon as 4 receives the ball, 5 will make a diagonal down screen for 1, who comes high, outside of the
three-point, line parallel to 4. He receives the ball from 4 and reads the defense to see if there is the possibility of a shot or
a mismatch play (diagr. 14).
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When the ball is on the hands of 1 and nothing happens, 3 makes a cross screen for 5, creating a one-on-one situation on
the low post area on the ball side. It is important that 1-if he cannot shoot or pass to 5 on the screen and roll-dribbles to
the side to improve his passing angle to 5 in the low post (diagr. 15).
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If there is no solution at this point in the play, 4 makes a "V" turn. This means that he fakes to go in one direction and then
screens away from the ball for 2, who pops out beyond the three-point line, and close to the elbow of the free-throw area
on the ball side. He is ready to receive the ball from 1 for a shot or a one-on-one situation (diagr. 16).
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If nothing happens, with the ball in 2's hands, 4 then makes a down screen for 3, and then pops out in the corner. 3 comes
high and can shoot or play one-on-one (diagr. 17).
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At the end of every play, and when the ball is on the low post side, the strong side player, 4, in this case, stays in the
corner. He is one pass away from the ball. 3 in this example, makes a strong cut in the lane, and comes out on the other
side of the court, while the other two perimeter players spot up outside of the three-point line, ready to receive a kick pass
and shoot (diagr. 18).
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