5-Out Entry Series: Wide
"Wide" is the most common 5-Out entry — the ball is pushed to one side of the floor into a DHO or pindown action.
Team Offense
Wide Dribble
After the initial Wide entry fails to generate, the ball handler turns the corner with a dribble and attacks.
Direct answer
What is Wide Dribble?
After the initial Wide entry fails to generate, the ball handler turns the corner with a dribble and attacks.
Quick facts
| Category | Team Offense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- After the initial Wide entry fails to generate, the ball handler turns the corner with a dribble and attacks.
How it works
- Reads on the dribble: - Pull-up jumper - Kick to corner - Wrap to mid-post if the roll man seals
Bilingual terms
| English | Wide Dribble |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Wide运球攻击 |
| Traditional Chinese | Wide運球 |
Related concepts
Wide Elbow
Ball swings to the elbow (foul line extended).
Dribble Drive Motion (DDM)
A gap-attack offense that uses hard drives and disciplined spacing to force help, then punish rotations with kick-outs.
Wide Specials
Set plays grafted onto the Wide entry.
The 1-4 Press Break (Wide)
The most widely used and most effective press break alignment.
2-on-1 Fast Break
The 2-on-1 is the simplest and highest-percentage fast break advantage — two offensive players against one defender, with the offense maintaining the ball.