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...]

When a team is behind by three or fewer points and has a time out in a last possession situation, specific issues may arise. The biggest concern is getting the ball to the player who has the best chance of making the play. Coaches must keep in mind that whatever play is run must work against all types of defenses. Therefore, if the defense denies the player who is supposed to receive the pass, the other players must be alert and available for the inbounds pass. If the game clock shows 4 seconds … [Read more...]