1) The Weave Play sidecourt out of bounds play uses a set that can give several great options to specifically call or to run; depending upon what the defense allows. The following diagrams will describe each option. The Weave Option The weave option play starts with three players out front (#1, #2, and #3), and a double high post (#4 and #5). When the inbounder receives the ball from the official, #2 screens away for #3. #3 then cuts toward the basketball and #2 stays back for … [Read more...]
3 High Sideline Play
The '3 High' sideline out of bounds play is a nice play to utilize when the basketball is taken out at about the free throw line extended or below. When the official hands the basketball to #1, #2 sets up his defender and then cuts hard across the lane to post up and receive the pass. (#2 might need to come out further to get the basketball; if so, then he can shuffle dribble into the post.) On the pass, #3 is using #4 and #5 to sell the weakside skip pass. After the pass, … [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...]
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...]
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...]