If you want to be a leader, either on the basketball or court off of it, have a look at General Powell's 13 rules below. Short and to the point, these are qualities that real leaders strive for. How are you leading? It ain't as bad as you think. It will look better in the morning. Get mad, then get over it. Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position fails, your ego goes with it. It can be done! Be careful what you choose. You may get it. Don't let … [Read more...]
High Screen for Jump Shot
This out of bounds play works well against any zone, but especially against a 2-3 zone defense. When the official hands the basketball to #3, 31 cuts to the ballside corner. #4 sets a screen, and #2 curls around #4 for a quick jump shot. … [Read more...]
High Stack Double Screen
The high stack is used to get the basketball into play. The low double screen and three point shot should be utilized at special times, such as to start a half or when a 3-pointer may be needed. #1 passes the basketball inbounds to #2 or #3 (in this diagram, #2 uses a screen for #3 to get open). After #1 passes, he cuts down and through to the far side, using a double screen set by #4 and #5. #2 dribbles to the weakside and looks to make a pass to #1 for a three-point shot in the … [Read more...]
Line Play
When the official hands the ball to #3, #2 pops out to the corner, #5 screens the middle zone defender, #4 flashes to the low block vacated by the defenders, and #1 flares deep as a safety valve. After passing, #3 enters the court to the weakside. The initial option to look for is the pass to #4. The pass should be lobbed high and away from the defense. … [Read more...]
Lob Play or ‘3’
When the official hands the ball to #1, #5 sets a screen for #4 for a potential lob pass in front of the basket. #5 opens up to the basketball after setting the screen. #3 sets a flare screen for #2 and then sprints across the top of the key to behind the 3-point arc for a shot. … [Read more...]
Get to Half Court Basketball Plays
The following diagrams are for 2 different plays that can be used at an end of game situation when there are just a few seconds left. If there is enough time left, as well as a time-out available to you, sometimes you will be better served if you can run a play from a sidecourt out of bounds situation rather than having to go the full length of the court. The idea is to pass the ball to the midcourt area and immediately call a time-out. Of course, as you will see, there are also other options … [Read more...]
Full Court Touchdown Play
1) TOUCHDOWN PLAY This play is run from the far end line against a man-to-man defense. It starts with all five offensive players in the back court. This play is especially good when 1's defender guards closely, as well as all defenders. As 1 receives the ball from the official, 2 steps out of bounds. 1 throws the ball cross court (out of bounds) to 2. Then, the middle player near halfcourt, 4, moves forward and screens 1's defender. 1 runs as fast as she can downcourt and receives a long pass … [Read more...]
Full Court Step In Foul Play
O1 takes the ball out of bounds after the opposition has scored. O2 is at the free throw line, O4 is in the backcourt on the inbound passer's right side, O5 is at midcourt, and O3 is away from the play on the inbounders left side. After the score, O1 picks up the ball and steps out of bounds. As he does so, O2 moves up and blindscreens O1's defender on X1's right side. O1 then runs to the right with the ball, attempting to run his defender into O2. If contact is made, O2 attempts to draw the … [Read more...]
Box Set Lob Plays
1) Version 1 O1 dribbles to the right wing as O5 screens down for O2. As O2 catches the pass at the top from O1, O3 sets a backscreen for O4 for the lob. 2) Version 2 O1 dribbles to the left wing as O5 and O3 cut out to open areas. O2 comes from the right block to set a backscreen for O4 for the lob. … [Read more...]
Fade Double for ‘3’
Overview: This sidecourt inbounds play is going to be most effective during last second situations such as end of game, half, or quarter. When the inbounds passer (3) receives the ball from the official, player 2 cuts hard towards the ball off of a screen from 1. (If this is so poorly played by the defense, a pass could be made here for a shot -- however, the way the defense generally plays it will open up the 3-pointer in the next movement). After player 2 cuts off the screen, player 1 … [Read more...]