2 Charlie Check - Use the “2 Charlie Check” as a counter when the defense begins anticipating or taking away the original 2 Charlie action. - Keep the initial setup and movement looking the same as the regular action so defenders cannot recognize the counter too early. - Read how defenders are guarding the screening action, especially when they begin slipping or cheating around screens instead of defending them normally. - Take advantage of aggressive defensive positioning by changing the screening action and attacking the space the defender has vacated. - Maintain proper spacing and timing so the counter creates a clear scoring opportunity without bringing additional help defenders into the play. - Build counters like this into your offense so players can make reads and punish defensive adjustments instead of simply running the set the same way every possession. Geoff McIntosh, Associate Head Basketball Coach, Point Loma @geoffbmcintosh #glazierclinics

2 Charlie - Use the “2 Charlie” action to create movement and force the defense to communicate as players cut and screen away from the ball. - Initiate the action with purposeful ball movement, using the pass to trigger the next cut and keep the offense flowing. - Emphasize screening angles and timing so cutters can create separation and make defenders work through the action. - Maintain proper spacing throughout the set so the middle of the floor stays open and defenders cannot easily help on multiple players. - Teach players to read how the defense handles the action and take advantage of switches, overplays, or defenders getting caught behind screens. - Keep the action continuous if the first option is not available, flowing into the next cut or screening opportunity instead of allowing the offense to become stagnant. Geoff McIntosh, Associate Head Basketball Coach, Point Loma @geoffbmcintosh #glazierclinics