5-on-0 Primary Break into Flow Entry is a full-court offensive breakdown drill designed to connect your primary transition break with your flow entries. It teaches players to run the floor hard, finish in transition, and immediately flow into secondary actions without hesitation. This drill emphasizes tempo, spacing, and execution under time pressure, making it both a conditioner and a core offensive rehearsal.

Short Summary: A 5-on-0 full-court drill where the team runs a quick primary break for a score, then immediately transitions back into a flow entry within a 16-second time window. Players must execute with precision, tempo, and discipline.

Setup & Organization

Place a full five-man unit on the baseline, positioned as they would be in a real game lineup. One of the forwards begins by tossing the ball off the backboard to simulate a rebound. He then outlets to the point guard, who receives with a banana cut. Wings sprint wide and fill the deep corners, while the center sprints to the rim as the rim-runner. The first trip is the primary break with the goal of an immediate score. After a make, the original rebounder becomes the inbounder and retrieves the ball out of the net before it hits the floor. The point guard receives the next outlet and initiates the secondary action into a flow entry at the opposite end.

Step-by-Step Progression

The first trip begins with the simulated rebound and quick outlet. The point guard advances the ball, looking for a pitch-ahead pass or rim-running post for a quick score within 4–6 seconds. After the basket, the designated inbounder collects the ball and throws the outlet. The unit then sprints back down the court and runs an offensive entry, such as a flow trigger, pistol, drag, or another pre-installed action. Both trips must be completed within 16 seconds total. Each possession must end in a made basket, and players must maintain correct spacing and timing throughout.

Scoring

The drill is scored on execution. Both shots must be made for the possession to count. A turnover, missed layup, or technical mistake results in a reset. The drill requires six successful trips in a row (12 made baskets total) to be completed successfully.

Coaching Points

Emphasize game speed, full-court sprinting, and precision in passing. The point guard must control tempo and make quick, decisive reads. All wings and bigs must run their lanes with discipline. Stress that there should be no wasted dribbles, and players must fill their spots immediately after a make. Communication is critical throughout both the primary and secondary possessions.

Variations

You can modify the drill by requiring specific entries after the primary break, dictating different flow triggers each possession. Another variation is to add a second unit defending on the return trip to turn it into a live O/D segment, testing transition defense and offensive flow under pressure. Coaches can also increase or decrease the time window to adjust difficulty and conditioning load.