Starter Playbook (Free)

Master the basics of winning plays — built for players and coaches alike.

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About the Starter Playbook

A basketball play diagram on a blackboard background showing player movements and positions that features NBA 2K Film Room's NBA 2K26 Starter Playbook.

The Starter Playbook introduces players to foundational offensive and defensive systems. It’s perfect for beginners looking to develop structured gameplay.

Total Plays: 10
Category: Basic / Beginner

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BUCKs (Base)

  • Great for spacing the floor

  • Great for attacking the mismatch

  • Forces defense to have to make a decision

How to Run it

Diagram of a basketball court showing a passing play from player 1 to player 5 near the three-point line.

  • 1 Passes to 5

Basketball court diagram with two black arrows labeled 1 and 2 illustrating shooting angles from the three-point line.

  • 1 and 2 wrap each other

Basketball court with labeled sections from 1 to 5, including key markings such as the free throw line, three-point line, and key area.

  • If nothing is there, 5 passes to 1 or 2 for the reset and 1/2 can attack the mismatch if defenders switched, work Pick and roll or wing 5 out.

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A basketball court with a dotted line from the free-throw circle labeled 5 to two points labeled 1 and 2.

  • 5 Passes to open man for the shot.

  • If backend sits low, have 5 take the open shot

IN-GAME EXAMPLES

What’s Inside the Playbook

  • 10 total plays (5v5 & 3v3)

  • Step By step play breakdowns

  • Play examples

  • Downloadable PDF

  • Free Playsheet

  • & MORE!

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