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Cross Screen Seal Play

By Hoops U.

This baseline out of bounds play is simple to execute and the screen-the-screener action creates open shot opportunities against most man-to-man defenses. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 sets a cross screen for O4. O4 uses the screen and then sets a cross screen for O3. O3 cuts off the screen and into the short corner area. O4, after setting screen, seals defender and slides toward passer. O1 makes the inbounds pass to O3 or O4. O2 is safety help in case O3 or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays

Avery High Line Inbounds Play

By Hoops U.

We give a very special thank you to Coach Michael Lang for sharing this play. You can find more from Coach Lang over at the Hoops U. Members Area.  Avery High Line is a different take on the 'normal' line out of bounds play. In most instances, coaches run 'line' against zone defenses. They also set the line with the low player near the low block. In this version, the intent is to run this against a man-to-man defense. As you'll notice from the diagram, the players also set the line … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man

Avery High Line Play

By Michael Lang

This baseline out of bounds play sets up in a line as we often see, however, the players 'line' up higher than is often set. Whether against a man-to-man or a zone defense, this line play will grant several scoring options. When the official hands the basketball to O3, O5 curls back to screen for O1. O2 dives to the opposite low block and O4 cuts straight toward the passer. O3 has the option of passing to any open player who will look to attack and score. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Baseline vs. Zone Defense, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays

BC Cut & Back BLOB

By Jeff Osterman

Here is a wonderfully simple, yet effective baseline out of bounds play that can be run against a man-to-man defense. The simplicity of this play is also what makes it highly effective as many inbounds plays can be complex with very defined movements. With a simple cut and pick, this play just lets basketball players play basketball! When the official hands the basketball to O1, O2 cuts hard to the ballside wing area. O3 and O4 replace each other on the weakside to keep their defenders … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays

UAB Baseline Box 3

By Hoops U.

Here is a really nice baseline out of bounds play from the box set that UAB used to get a late-game 3-pointer. This 3-point shot helped them upset 3rd seed Iowa State in the second round of the 2015 NCAA tournament. Below the diagram and description of this play, watch a video clip of this great play. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O2 moves up to set a screen for O3. O3 dives hard to the low block area. After he rubs past the O3 defender, O2 cuts out to the ballside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Last Second Basketball Plays Tagged With: Box Set BLOBs

4-Low Pass to Passer Play

By Michael Lang

This baseline inbounds play works well against a man-to-man defense. It's simple to run with an easy inbounds pass and a screen that will create an great scoring opportunity right at the hoop. When the official hands the basketball to O3, O5 slides high to receive the pass from O3. O3's pass will probably have to be thrown over the defender, with O5 essentially sealing him off. After passing, O3 takes a couple of hard steps towards the sideline area while O4 moves over to set a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays Tagged With: 4-across BLOB

4-Across Tight Triple Play

By Hoops U.

This out-of-bounds formation can be used in a variety of ways. It is simple, yet not often seen on the basketball court ... therefore it can be very advantageous. In this 4-Across Tight play, the ball is inbounded and then returned to the passer after he cuts past 3 teammates. It's simple to execute and can create an open jump shot or 3-pointer. We'll hit this 4-across tight formation in future diagrams as well. Players line up as shown; O1 is the inbounds passer and players 2-5 form a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays Tagged With: 4-across BLOB

Double Screen Away and Pop Play

By Hoops U.

This is a nice baseline out of bounds play designed to get something going at the basket for an up-close scoring opportunity. A simple double screen with players popping back to the ball makes this play easy to run at any and all levels of play. When the official hands the basketball to O2, O4 and O5 set a double screen for O3. O3 comes off the screen and cuts to the ball side block. O5 pops to weak side short corner area and O4 steps down the middle to the ball. O2 has the option of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays Tagged With: 4-across BLOB

Box Cutbacks

By Hoops U.

Box Cutbacks is a baseline out of bounds play from the box set formation. This simple-to-execute out of bounds play gives a couple of scoring options with one being in the paint and one on the perimeter. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 steps high as if he'll be setting a screen for O2. O5 then quickly cuts back to the ball. At the same time O5 is stepping high, O2 steps to the weakside as though he will be using a screen. O2 then cuts back and across to the ballside … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays Tagged With: Box Set BLOBs

Box Cross Screen Play

By Hoops U.

This simple baseline out of bounds play is often quite effective at getting a layup. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O3 cuts to opposite side of lane and screens O5's defender. (O3 should also turn to basket as he sets the screen). O5 runs his defender into O3 and then cuts across the lane. If the screen is effective and there is no switch, O5 will be open to receive the pass from O1 for the layup. If the defenders switch, O3 can step in, seal the defender on his back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays Tagged With: Box Set BLOBs

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