Sacramento Kings Pistol 5: Full Read Tree

What it is

• Sacramento Kings Pistol 5: Full Read Tree is a basketball action involving - sabonis at foul-line extended (between arc and free-throw line) - fox brings ball up; four shooters.
• Sabonis at foul-line extended (between arc and free-throw line).
• If Fox's defender overplays toward the ball, Fox cuts backdoor instead of toward the DHO 3.

Why it matters

• It maximizes a passing big and a fast decision-making guard.
• The same entry forces the defense to guard handoff, backdoor, keeper, and spacing reads.
• It keeps the offense flowing even when the first option is denied.

How it works

• Guard moves toward the 5 after the catch.
• If trailing, the guard takes the handoff.
• If overplayed, the guard cuts backdoor.
• If covered, the 5 keeps and attacks or passes.
• Spacing players rotate only when the drive or help creates a new window.

Reads and counters

• Can the guard win the DHO?
• Is backdoor open because the defender top-locked?
• Can the 5 attack a sagging big?
• Did help leave the corner?
• Can the weak side punish a loaded defense?

Teaching cues

• The 5 should hold the ball where every option remains alive.
• The guard cuts to force a decision, not to run a route.
• The corner must stay ready because help often comes from there.

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