In basketball, nothing is more exciting for fans and more devastating for the opponent than a surprise attack. But what happens when a team initiates it and has to abandon it? That's when a good half-court offensive system is needed, and how the team implements this system can make the difference between victory and defeat. "Offensive Formations and Systems in Basketball" is the most comprehensive book on offensive systems in the half-court. Author Tom Reiter has included a complete guide to systems that can be tailored to the needs of each team. There are systems for fast attacks that can be used during timeouts and other game breaks, and systems that can be used when the initial surprise attack doesn't work. Reiter explains the possibilities of the half-court offense, the defensive weaknesses it can cause, and the type of players who can make it more effective.