This out of bounds play sets up with the box formation in the corner rather than in the lane. It enables a post player to 'post up' without help defense being a factor. When the official hands the basketball to #3, #5 backs defender across the lane looking for a pass. #4 v-cuts from the elbow and replaces #5 on the low block. #1 sets a backscreen for #2, then flares deep as a safety valve. #3 looks first for #5; then #4 or #2. #1 only if no one has become available. … [Read more...]
Box – Screen the Screener
This out-of-bounds play can create a layup opportunity by setting a screen on the initial screener. If the defense over-helps or does not help at all, one of two players should be open for an easy layup. When the official hands the basketball to O3, O5 sets an upscreen for O2 who pops out to the corner. O4 screens the screener, setting a diagonal pick for O5. O4 opens up to the ballside low block. O1 flares out deep ballside as a safety valve. … [Read more...]