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 Elbow
Ball swings to the elbow (foul line extended).
Direct answer
What is Wide Elbow?
Ball swings to the elbow (foul line extended).
Quick facts
| Category | Team Offense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- Ball swings to the elbow (foul line extended).
How it works
- Hit the roll man on the basket cut
- Reverse to the weak side wing into another action
Bilingual terms
| English | Wide Elbow |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Wide肘区配合 |
| Traditional Chinese | Wide彎頭 |
Related concepts
Wide Specials
Set plays grafted onto the Wide entry.
Wide Dribble
After the initial Wide entry fails to generate, the ball handler turns the corner with a dribble and attacks.
3.6 Modern Post Play in 5-Out Offenses
Big receives ball at the top via Pistol action
3-on-2 Fast Break
The 3-on-2 is the primary fast break structure — three attackers against two defenders.
5-Out Entry Series: Delay
"Delay" is the second most common 5-Out entry.