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You are here: Home / Archives for Basketball Playbook / Inbounds Plays / Baseline vs. Zone Defense

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

Montana Box Inbounds Play

By Michael Lang

From a box set formation, this baseline out of bounds play works best against a zone defense, particularly a 2-3 zone defense. By making use of cutting and screening actions, a defender is left with the choice of which player to defend, thereby giving a great opportunity at an open shot. This can also be an effective baseline out of bounds play to utilize as a last-second scoring option. When the official hands the basketball to O3, O1 and O2 cut to the opposite corners, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Zone Defense Tagged With: :01 or Less BLOB, Box Set BLOBs

Lob Two Downscreens

By Hoops U.

This baseline out of bounds play is best run against zone defenses. The initial action creates a lob opportunity that, if unavailable, leads into two downscreens to create an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O4 pops out to the ballside corner. O3 fades behind the zone on the weak side and O5 steps hard toward the passer. O2 acts as the safety outlet. For this play (unless O5 is open), we are looking to pass inbounds to O4. O4 quickly reverses the basketball … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Zone Defense Tagged With: Box Set BLOBs, Lob Plays

Double Quick 3 Inbounds Play

By Hoops U.

This play is designed to generate a quick jump shot for a three-point attempt. Best against a man-to-man, it can also be run against a zone defense. O4, O2 and O5 set up at the free throw line. O3 starts on the ballside low block. When the official hands the ball to O1, O3 cuts to an open area on the ballside wing. On the pass from O1 to O3, O4 and O5 step into the lane, forming a double screen for O2. O2 steps back to the top of the key. O3 passes to O2 for a jump shot. NOTE: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Man-to-Man, Baseline vs. Zone Defense, Youth Baseline Inbounds Plays Tagged With: BLOBs for 3

Attack the Zone Short Corner Play

By Hoops U.

This out of bounds play to be run against a zone defense attacks the zone where they are most vulnerable, the short corner. There are a few scoring options as well as a reversal to attack both short corners. When the official hands the basketbal to O2, O5 turns to screen for O4 who pops out to the short corner. O4 can take the shot, if open. O5 should also look for a seal and quick pass in case his defender overcommits to helping on the screen. If nothing was available initially, O1 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Zone Defense

Box Reversal Return Play

By Hoops U.

Use this baseline inbounds play against a zone to get a 3-point shot or if the defense over-commits, an entry pass inside for a short jumper or layup. When the official hands the basketball to O2, O5 cuts out to the corner and O1 steps to the wing (maybe even sealing off the outside defender). O2 can make the pass to either player. If O5 receives the inbounds pass, he passes to O1 who reverses to O3. If O1 receives the inbounds pass, he immediately reverses to O3. O3 should pass … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Baseline vs. Zone Defense Tagged With: BLOBs for 3, Box Set BLOBs

Line Pocket

By Hoops U.

The line play is often used when inbounding against zone defenses. This variation of the typical line play utilizes a couple of screens to create an open jump shot. Players form a line as shown, with the player nearest the ball starting at about the ballside elbow.When the official hands the basketball to O1, O3 cuts hard to the basket. O1 can certainly make the pass if O3 is open. O5 screens the closest defender on the left. O4 screens the closest defender on the right. O2 steps into … [Read more...]

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

Spin Off Around Inbounds Play

By Hoops U.

'Spin Off Around' is a simple baseline out of bounds play to learn and run and it can be utilized against both man-to-man and zone defenses. If the initial cuts don't create an open shot, the reversal option against a zone surely will! When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 posts his defender and then spins into the lane looking for a pass from O1. At the same time, the weakside player in the line at the free throw area (in this diagram, O4) cuts over the top of the line and … [Read more...]

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

Baseline Clear

By Hoops U.

This inbounds play can be run against either a man-to-man or zone defense, however, it will probably be most effective against a man-to-man because of the initial cut clearing out the space near the basket. When the official hands the ball to O1, O5 clears out the layup slot on the ballside by cutting hard to the corner. As O5 makes his cut, O2 cuts off of O3 and into the open area. If open, O1 makes the pass to O2. If the pass isn't available, O2 will slide toward the short corner or … [Read more...]

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

Curl the Line Inbounds Play

By Jeff Osterman

The Curl the Line out of bounds play is simple to install and can be run against both man-to-man or zone defense and is also a great last second play option. The line brings the defenders together at the start. A couple of cuts and a screen pulls the defenders away creating a space for an open shot attempt. The play sets up with O1 taking the ball out of bounds. O2, O5, and O4 form a line along the free throw lane. O3 starts at about the three-point line toward the weakside of the … [Read more...]

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

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