Princeton Offense Coaching Blog

The Chin Set is the foundation of the entire Princeton Offense system. Learn what it is, how it works, the basic reads, and why every coach should start here.

Master the Chin Set — the foundational alignment in the Princeton Offense. Learn alignments, reads, backdoor cuts, and why elite coaches start here.

Master the Low Set — the post-oriented variation of the Princeton Offense. Learn entries, reads, and how to dominate in the paint.

The Point Set puts your best ball-handler in the driver's seat. Learn this guard-driven variation that creates elite scoring opportunities.

The Twirl Set adds continuous motion to the Princeton Offense. Learn how constant movement creates defensive breakdowns.

The Five-Out alignment maximizes floor spacing. Learn how to use this positionless Princeton variation for modern basketball.

The X-Set uses cross-screen actions to free shooters and create mismatches. Learn this versatile Princeton Offense variation.

Master the Strongside Set variation within the Chin series. Overloading one side creates backdoor opportunities on the weak side.

Blueprint overview of the entire Princeton Offense system — all sets, reads, and connections. The big picture.

Comprehensive Princeton Offense fundamentals from a virtual coaching clinic. Perfect for coaches new to the system.

All 14 Princeton Offense counters broken down — from backdoor cuts to flare screens. Learn when and how to use each counter.

All the counters available from the Chin Set alignment. Learn flares, pin downs, ball screens, and how to read which counter to run.

Learn how to attack switching defenses in the Princeton Offense. Exploit mismatches with specific counters and reads.

Master the Spin and Point Counter within Princeton Offense. Learn defensive reads and execution of spin cuts and point series counters.

Facing a 2-3 or 3-2 zone? Learn exactly how to attack zone defenses with Princeton Offense principles and specific adjustments.

Destroy man-to-man defense with the Princeton Offense. Backdoor cuts, screens, and misdirection that create open shots every possession.

What is a read-based offense and why is it the future of basketball? Learn the principles that make systems like the Princeton Offense elite.

The 10 best drills to teach the Princeton Offense in practice. From basic reads to full 5-on-5 simulations — build your offense from the ground up.

A week-by-week practice plan for installing the Princeton Offense. From Day 1 fundamentals to game-ready execution in four weeks.

Master the backdoor cut — the signature weapon of the Princeton Offense. 8 drills that teach timing, reads, and finishing at every level.

Energizing peer pressure drill that builds competitive intensity from the first minute of practice.

The step-by-step process for teaching basketball reads — from simple if/then decisions to full-court recognition. Works for any read-based offense.

Proven coaching tips to improve your team's offensive execution. Spacing, ball movement, shot selection, and more — regardless of your system.

Yes, youth players can run the Princeton Offense. Learn how to simplify the system for younger players while building championship habits.

How to implement the Princeton Offense at the high school level. Talent development, game prep, and building a program around reads.

Hall of Fame coach Hubie Brown teaching post-up fundamentals. Learn how post moves apply to Princeton Offense scoring.

Explore the Michigan 2 Guard Offense and its connection to Princeton Offense principles. Point series entries and ball screens.

The origin story of the Princeton Offense — from Pete Carril's Princeton Tigers to its influence on the modern NBA and college basketball.

An honest comparison of the Princeton Offense and traditional Motion Offense. Key differences, when to use each, and which suits your team.

Princeton Offense or Flex Offense? Compare philosophies, strengths, weaknesses, and find which system fits your coaching style.

Thinking the Princeton Offense is too complex or only for elite programs? These five myths are holding back coaches from implementing a proven system.

The Princeton Offense equalizes talent gaps, develops basketball IQ, and provides built-in counters for every defense.