Features and merits of twelve offensive basketball patterns are presented in this volume. Plays described are: (1) single pivot-post offense; (2) double pivot-post offense; (3) weak-side cutter series (reverse action offense); (4) 1-3-1 offense (hi-lo offense); (5) Illinois continuity offense; (6) rotation offense; (7) shuffle offense; (8) pick and roll offense; (9) fast break; (10) zone offense; (11) deep screen motion offense; and (12) triangle-4 offense. A summary of the origin and development of each play is given, followed by a discussion of basic moves, patterns, and details of step-by-step and phase movements. Diagrams illustrate options and variations discussed in the text. (FG)