Using Hubie Brown's Hawk offense, you can execute quick reversals, down screen actions, and strong post up options on the weakside. In order to maximize your success with this offense, you must understand and be prepared to execute high post rubs, down screen actions, and wing isolations. You also must be able to coordinate with your players, and think as one unit.
The Hawk offense is a variation of the shuffle offense. It combines the quick reversal action of the shuffle with the down screen action on the weakside. The key is to use non-verbal communication to coordinate your players and execute down screens and high post rubs.
The basic Hawk action is illustrated by diagram 49. The ballhandler O1 dribbles to the wing, then reverses to O2 for a pass. O2 then cuts to the right and blocks off O4's back screen. O4 then passes to O2 for a 3-point shot. O5 then pops out to the left wing. O3 cuts underneath O5, curling around O5's screen. O2 then cuts to the left wing to block off O4.
If the ball is not in the hands of the point guard, the ballhandler O2 can initiate dribble penetration into the wing. The point guard can fake turning back and take two dribbles over the ball screen. O5 then posts up inside, or O3 can post up outside. O2 can either pass to O4 for a 3-point shot or pass to O1 for a dribble penetration.
When the ball is in the hands of the point guard, the point guard can turn the corner for a drive to the basket. The high post O4 then sets a back screen for the off guard. The off guard O2 continues out the weakside on a double screen. The off guard O4 then dribbles out the wing and passes to the high post O5. O2 then dribbles out the arc and passes to the ballhandler O1.
The Hawks are not an ESS. Adding them to the game lowers everyone's fitness. By the end of the game, almost all the players play the Hawks. But because they are not ESS, they do not have to pay high fitness costs for losing contests.
In addition to the standard Hawk action, you can also play a side screen version. The point guard initiates dribble penetration into the wing and passes to the ballhandler O1 for a pass. O4 then screens for O1 in a pick and roll. O5 then screens for O2 in the left corner. The off guard O2 then starts the offense by passing to the ballhandler O1.
In addition to the side screen version, you can also play a hawk play. The point guard initiates dribble penetrtion into the wing and passes to the ballhandler to start the offense. O3 then curls underneath O5, cutting around O5's screen. O2 can either pass to O4 posting up inside, or O3 can post up Outside.
In addition to the basic Hawk action, you can also play a hawk-dove game. This game is a classic two strategy game, and is a great way to introduce players to fighting and display strategies. The game is easy to learn, but you should use caution when playing. If you are playing a hawk-dove game, you can use threat displays, pop outs to the arc, and other strategies to increase your chances of winning.