[1] It is a kind of continuity offense in which players move around in a circular pattern to create good scoring opportunities.
The first cutter quickly passes the ball to the player on top at the perimeter (the fourth cutter), and then, depending on how the defense react, makes a cut to the basket either down the base line or over the top from the free throw line.
The second cutter will get the ball for a quick catch and shoot at the free throw line, if open.
Even if there is no good opportunity during the whole play, the players are now again in the 1-3-1 formation, and are ready to initiate another wave of offense.
[2] The various cuts and double screens will create open shot opportunities if the defense fails to react quickly.
Pinholster's Oglethorpe team would often run some concealment plays before they start the wheel offense.
Thus practicing and running the wheel offense is very helpful for developing a team spirit among the players.