Tactical intent
What problem does Triangle Side solve?
Maintain multiple passing angles and let the best player decide from wing or post.
Four-step install
How do you run Triangle Side?
- 1
Build the strong-side triangle
- 2
Wing reads the post entry
- 3
If denied, cut or hand off
- 4
Weak side stays ready for reversal
Coaching cues
What should players remember?
- Keep the triangle's sides consistent
- Never let the ball stick on one side
- Post catch looks rim-first
Source-checked common mistakes
Where does this action usually break down?
- The strong-side triangle is too compressed
- The ball sticks instead of reversing to rebuild the triangle
Defensive read and counter: Reverse a denied post entry and flow through the back screen and down screen.
Practice method
How should a team install it in practice?
Start with 3v3 strong-side triangle reads, then add the weak-side pair for continuity.
Format variations
How does it change in 3v3, 4v4 and 5v5?
- 3v3
- Basic three-player triangle
- 4v4
- Triangle + one weak-side spacer
- 5v5
- Triangle Offense Shell
4v4 variations for game prep
- Triangle with weak-side outlet三角 + 弱侧单点
Three keep the strong-side triangle while the lone weak-side player waits for the reversal.
- Post-feed split低位喂球交叉切
After the entry, corner and wing split-cut off each other to punish the double team.