This misdirection play is a sideline out of bounds play designed to produce a jump shot from the short corner and it can be run against either man or zone defenses. It can also be run at end of half or end of game situations but you will need at least :05 seconds on the clock. The players are set up in a box formation with the guards, O2 and O3 positioned out on the floor. O4 and O5 set up on opposite low blocks. The inbounder, O1, should be a good passer as well as being comfortable handling … [Read more...]
Sideline Scissor Play
Two players cutting off of the inbounds receiver make this sideline out of bounds play difficult to defend. When the official hands the ball to O1, he passes it to O5 at the elbow area. If the defender plays behind O5, he should be open. If the defender plays in front, O5 could also set a downscreen for O4, who will then flash to the high post. After passing to O5, O1 will cut off of O5 to the free throw line area. At the same time, O2 will cut to the outside of O5 and down to the low block. … [Read more...]
Big Man Out Sideline Inbounds Play
The idea behind this 'Big Man Out' sideline inbounds play is to draw the opponent's big man out on the floor where he is not used to playing defense. Therefore, this play should be run against a man-to-man defense that is applying pressure. If you call this play and the bigs don't come out to pressure, just continue with O2 screening for O1, get the ball inbounds and proceed into your half-court offense. Ideally, the player taking the ball out of bounds is the one whose defender is the least … [Read more...]
Box Staggered Reversal
A sideline inbounds play that starts in the box set formation, it gives scoring opportunities by way of a quick reversal and a staggered screen. Additional options give other scoring chances as well. When the official hands the ball to O2, O5 sets a screen for O1, who pops out and receives the pass from O2. O5 will pivot back to the ball after setting the screen to become a secondary outlet. After passing, O2 receives a staggered screen from O3 and O4 and continues to opposite corner. O1 … [Read more...]
Staggered High Cut Swing
This sideline out of bounds play is designed to attack the defense immediately. A variety of screen/cut options are available which will create great shot opportunities. When the official hands the ball to O3, O1 cuts to the top off O4 as O2 clears to the ballside corner. On the pass to O1, O2 cuts to the weakside wing off staggered screens from O4 and O5. O1 utilizes the dribble to improve the passing angle to O2. O2 may have a three-point shot, otherwise he can drive to the basket. If he … [Read more...]
3/4 Court Two Long Play
This sideline play is designed for those times you take the ball out on the sideline in the backcourt but want or need a quick score. It can be run at any time as you might try to score quickly from this play. It is also a useful last second play if you're ever in the position of needing a basket from a backcourt side out of bounds. When the official hands the ball to O3, O5 fakes to the ball and then goes long. At the same time, O2 screens down for O4 and then across for O1. O4 cuts long and … [Read more...]
Reversal for 3
This sideline out of bounds play is specifically looking for a three-point shot. You might find it useful when starting a half or quarter to get your best shooter an open 3. When the official hands the ball to O2, he looks to pass to O1 or O3 (whichever player pops out high). After passing, O2 cuts toward the baseline and uses a doublescreen set by O4 and O5 to get open for a three-point shot in the corner. While O2 is cutting, O1 is dribbling to the top and then reverses the ball to an open … [Read more...]
Backscreen the Passer Play
This sideline out of bounds play is designed to get the basketball back to the inbounds passer via backscreen. A couple of other options make this a great sideline play to have in your arsenal. O3 takes the ball out of bounds. O1 and O2 take positions somewhat in line with O3 and approximately 12 feet apart. O4 starts below the free throw line extended and about 6-10 from the sideline. O5 is at the elbow area. When the official hands the basketball to O3, O2 screens for O1 who cuts hard to … [Read more...]
Basket Cut Options Sideline Play
This sideline out of bounds play is designed as a last-second scoring play when there are about 5 seconds left in the game. A quick shot may be possible with this play, but an open shot is usually attained after a second pass / cut. When the official hands the ball to O1, O5 sets a screen for O2, who cuts toward the weak side elbow. O3 sets a diagonal downscreen for O4, who cuts to the ball side elbow. O3 pops out to the ball side corner after screening and O5 gets open in the backcourt in … [Read more...]
Corner Diagonal Continuity
This sideline inbounds play can be run when you have to pass the ball in from the corner area of the sideline. A post option may be open initially, otherwise with a few diagonal cuts and screens, the objective is to get a bucket. The first option here is a pass to O5 in the low post. If that is unavailable, O4 steps out for the pass from O3. O4 will then reverse the ball to O2. O2 dribbles to the wing. As O2 dribbles over, O1 makes a diagonal cut and backscreen for O4, who then curls to the … [Read more...]