This baseline out of bounds from a box set can be run against either man or zone defenses. It is really simple to implement and simple to execute. There are two options, either of which can be called so the defense will not be certain which you will execute. Strong Side When the official hands the ball to O2, O5 pops out to the corner. O2 will pass to O5 as O1 cuts to the wing. O5 passes to O1 and sets a downscreen for O2. O1 will pass to O2 for the shot or a possible post entry to O5. If … [Read more...]
Switch Around the Horn Inbounds Play
This baseline out of bounds play from a box set formation can be run against man-to-man or zone defenses. It is a 2-phase play that, against a man-to-man defense, will force the defenders to fight through screens. Against a zone, it will cause the defense to overshift, creating an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 moves across the lane and sets a screen for O4. If O4 is open, he can take the pass for a layup or short jump shot. O5, who set the screen, should … [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...]
3 Across
This baseline out of bounds play can be run against zone defenses in order to get an open jump shot or layup. The flashes and misdirections create open scoring opportunities. O5 = post and inbounder O4 = post on ballside low block O3 = swing O2 = free throw shooter O1 = baseline shooter When the official hands the basketball to #5, #4 and #3 take two steps into the lane, jumping up and down calling for the ball. #1 heads to short corner. #2 counts three seconds to self … [Read more...]
7 / 7-Up
7 (and the 7-Up variation) are simple baseline inbounds plays you can run against a zone defense. The hard flashes often create open layup opportunities and once the defense sags to stop that, an opening is created for a 3-point shot. 1) Seven When official hands the basketball to #3, #1 and #2 break hard to the corners. #5 picks a side and flashes to the low block. #4 goes hard to the opposite block. If ball side guard does not get the ball, he will release as the safety valve. 2) … [Read more...]