This out of bounds play from a 'T' formation can be run against man or zone defenses and has a couple of options or counterattacks to utilize when the defense attempts to make adjustments. When the official hands the ball to 1, 2 will run off a screen being set by 5 and 3 runs off 4's screen. 2 or 3 may be open for three-point or perimeter jump shots. After setting the screens, both 4 and 5 should seal their defenders as they may be open for a pass or lob from 1. If you have run this play … [Read more...]
Box Diagonal Play
This out of bounds play starts out in a box set and utilizes a diagonal backscreen to create a layup opportunity. When the official hands the ball to O1, 4 cuts hard to the corner. 4's defender will usually go with him because he is on the ball side. If 4's defender stays inside, 4 will be open for a jump shot. At the same time, 5 makes the diagonal cut and sets a screen on 2's defender as 2 cuts to the weakside low block. After setting the screen, 5 rolls to the basket on the ball side. If … [Read more...]
3 Across High Pass Cut Option
This is a great out of bounds play you can run against either a man-to-man or zone defense. It has 2 options ... either option can be called or simply run, depending on how one player is being defended. This out of bounds play sets up with three players lined up across the free throw or mid-lane area, with O5 in the middle. O2 starts at the top of the key. O5 starts approximately 5-10 feet away from the basket. O1, taking the basketball out of bounds, throws a high pass to O5 if he is being … [Read more...]
Triangle Screen the Screener Play
This is a baseline out of bounds play that can be run against either man or zone defenses. Three players line up in a triangle formation -- O4 and O5 on the low blocks and O3 at the free throw line. The fourth player, O2, starts about two steps from the top of the key. The fifth man, O1, is inbounding the basketball. When the official hands the ball to O1, O5 screens for O3. O3 should set his defender up by taking a hard step away and then using the screen and cutting hard to the ballside … [Read more...]
4 Low Strong Dives Play
From a 4-across inbounds formation, this play creates great scoring chances by opening up space for a player to dive hard to the basket, a cut off of a screen, and a pop out for a deep jumper. O1 inbounds the basketball and the other four players set up in a flat formation on the baseline. When the official hands the ball to O1, O4 steps toward the basket to receive the ball from O1 and then cuts out beyond the three-point line. O2 makes the same cut on the other side of the lane. O1 passes … [Read more...]
Spinner Play
The Spinner out-of-bounds play is basically an isolation play with three different 2-man game options. Option 1: When the official hands the ball to O2, O3 takes a hard couple of steps to the ball. If X3 attempts to prevent the pass, O3 spins away and cuts to the basket for a pass from O2. O1, O4, and O5 keep their defensive men busy with fakes, feints, and even screening for each other. Option 2: O3 gets the pass from O2. O2 cuts outside O3 for a return pass. O3 uses his body to screen … [Read more...]
Double Stack Box Play
From a stacked box set, this out of bounds play creates several possible scoring options such as a lob, 3-pointer, or low post-up. O3 inbounds the basketball with O4 and O5 on the blocks and O1 and O2 lined up directly behind them. When the official hands the ball to O3, O2 screens down and inside O4. O4 reverse pivots to the lane looking for a possible lob pass from O3. O2 pops out to the corner after setting the screen. As O4 curls into the lane, O1 fakes inside then cuts off O5 to the … [Read more...]
4-Across Stagger Curl
From the 4-across set, this baseline out of bounds play creates a shot opportunity right in the heart of the defense. When the official hands the ball to O3, O4 pops out to the top as O3 lobs a pass to him. O4 is essentially posting up for a lob pass while keeping his defender away from the ball. After passing the basketball, O3 cuts hard to the weak side and curls around a staggered screen set by O5 and O2. O4 looks to make the pass to O3 in the lane. O3 can take the shot or take a dribble … [Read more...]
Box Pinch Play
This baseline out of bounds play creates an open shot opportunity when 2 players set a 'pinch' screen. When the official hands the basketball to O2, O4 cuts between O5 and O1 as they pinch together to not allow his defender to pass through. O4 is the first option. O3 cuts across the lane, then plants and cuts hard toward the basket to become the second option. O1, after setting the pinch screen, should release high to become the safety valve. … [Read more...]
Offset Line
This baseline out of bounds play from a line set with one player offset can be utilized against either a man or zone defense. When the official hands the ball to O1, O5 cuts off of O4 toward the basket, tapping O4 as he passes him. Upon feeling the tap, O4 cuts to the corner. O2 cuts out to the top as the safety valve. O3 stays put, possibly sealing off a defender to receive a pass (much like posting up). O1 will look to pass to O5 first, then to O4 or O3. If nothing is available, throw it out … [Read more...]