The Flex offense is a patterned, motion-based basketball offense that emphasizes player movement, cutting, and screening. It typically features a baseline "flex cut" followed by a down screen, creating continuous opportunities for open shots and mismatches. It's often used to teach teamwork, timing, and reading the defense. Because the Flex relies on precise timing, spacing, and unselfish play, it needs clear rules to be effective. Without structure—such as when to screen, where to cut, or how to read defensive switches—the offense can break down, becoming predictable or cluttered. Rules ensure that players move with purpose and maintain the flow needed to create scoring opportunities.