Chin Reverse starts with a familiar DHO entry from secondary break spacing, immediately flips the floor with a diagonal rip cut, and then reverses into a flare decoy that seamlessly flows into a speed ball screen. The ball changes sides early, forcing the defense to guard multiple actions before it can settle.

Why It Works

The play attacks the defense before it’s fully matched up. The initial DHO and diagonal rip punish ball watching, often producing a layup. If that’s taken away, the flare-back-screen sequence occupies help defenders and disguises the real intent — a speed ball screen with momentum. Because the ball reverses and the actions change sides quickly, help rotations arrive late and coverage communication breaks down.

Key Teaching Points

The DHO and slot pass must happen bang-bang to prevent switches.
1’s diagonal rip screen must be tight and physical to free 2 to the rim.
4 must read the rip first — that layup is the earliest and best look.
The flare action is a decoy; sell it to force help and switches.
3 must attack the speed ball screen downhill with no hesitation.
Spacing from 1, 2, and 4 is critical to open passing windows.