51 Backdoor Sets Hackenberg

51
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PLAYS
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TABLE of
CONTENTS
Backdoor Play of the Day 1 4
5 Out Offense BLind Pig Action Horns Set
Princeton Offense Baseline Out
UCLA Action Sideline Out

Community Backdoor Play 1 34
Bonus: 5-Out Backdoor Play 41
Bonus: Elbow Backdoor Play 42
Bonus: Tandem Backdoor Play 43
Bonus: Horns Backdoor Play 44
Bonus: Floppy Backdoor Play 45
Bonus: 1-4 Low Backdoor Play 46
Bonus: 1-4 High Backdoor Play 47
Boston Celtics - Flip Decoy Backdoor 48
Albany - Horns Backdoor 49
Michigan State - Spartan Backdoor 50
Robert Morris - Horns Pindown Backdoor Play 51
Milwaukee Bucks - ATO Backdoor 52
Albany Women - SLOB Backdoor 53
Belmont Bruins - Panic Backdoor Play 54
5 Out Offense BLind Pig Action Horns Set
Princeton Offense Baseline Out
UCLA Action Sideline Out
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Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Backdoor Play of the Day 1
Inbounds Screen/Misdirection
4 2 4 2
5
5 3 3
1
From a sidelines out of bounds set one 1 dribbles as 2 runs off a screen. This is a
zipper cuts up to mid court. misdirection.
Backdoor Cut
4
2
5
3
1
1 comes to a jump stop turns on a pivot

and 3 steps toward the ball and then cuts
backdoor. Video Here
4
Horns Backdoor Cut
3 2 3 2
5
1
5 4
4
Pass to the elbow and stagger screen This is a misdirection that leads to a
away from the ball. backdoor cut instead of a handoff. Video
Here
5
1-3-1 Formation Misdirection
3
5
2 3 2 5
4 4
1 1
Overload to the strong side and set a Run off a double screen.
tandem at the nail.
Spain Action Backdoor Cut
3 2 3 4 2
5
4 1 5 1
4 dives to the basket. Ball is swung, 3 fakes a ball retrieval,

then cuts backdoor to the rim. Video
Here
6
Blind Pig
4 5
1 2 3
From this sideline out of bounds set, 4

flashes the the high post and bounce
passes backdoor to 1.
7
5 Out Formation Backdoor Cut
3 2 3 1 2
1 4 4
5 5
1 passes to the top of the key then 5 and 3 sell a dribble handoff then take
creates a double gap. advantage of an overly eager defender.
Video Here
8
Princeton/Chin Cutters
3 4 3 4
5 5
1 2 1 2
Ball to one side. Cuts away and toward the ball.
Pass Reversal
1 2 1 2
3 4 3 4
5
5
Ball is swung back to the top. 5 goes into a dribble handoff but looks
for the backdoor cut on the opposite
side. Video Here
9
1-4 Low BLOB Backdoor Cut
3 3
5 4 1 2 5 4 2
Strong side rise entry. Backdoor cut after dribbling into a

stagger screen as a decoy.
10
2 3 2 5 3
4
5 4
1
1
1 uses a high ball screen and the screen 1 uses a rescreen from the Spain
uses Spain action. screener into what looks like a DHO. This
leads to a backdoor cut. Video Here
11
Princeton Formation High Post Entry
4 5 3 4 3
5
1 2 2
1 passes and uses 5's screen to fill the 2 enter the ball into the high post
strong side corner.
Handoff Decoy/Misdirection Backdoor Cut
1 2 1
4 3 3
5 4 5
2 runs of 5 as if she were getting a 5 goes into a fake dribble handoff that
handoff. ends with a cut backdoor. Video Here
12
Princeton Backdoor Cut
4 5 3 4 5 3
1 2 1 2
Ball is on either side. After a series of handoffs on

possessions, look for a backdoor cut.
Video Here
13
5 Out Pass
3 4 3 4
5
5 2 2
1
1
Create a double gap while trying a Lift up from the corner.

backdoor cut.
Cutter Backdoor Cut
4 4
5
1
3 3
2 2
1
5
Create another gap. Reverse the ball, 2 cuts to the ball and
then backdoor cuts. Video Here
14
Roll and Replace Backdoor Cut
2 4 5 3 2 5 3
1
4
1
From a 1-4 Low formation, this can go to Call for the ball and take a step toward
either side. the ballhandler. Look for a backdoor cut.
15
5 Out Pass and Cut Again
4 3 4 3
1
2 2
1
5 5
Ball reversal and cut through the lane. 3 comes from the opposite corner and
fills the top.
Ball Reversal Backdoor Cut
4 1 4
1
5 5
2 2
3 3
Ball is sent back to the top to appear as if 3 goes for a dribble handoff before 5
a simple motion offense. backdoor cuts.
16
Elbow Entry Handoff Decoys
4
5
3 2 3 2
5
4
1 1
From 1-3-1 formation 4, zipper cuts to 1 runs off the ball to clear that side of the
the ball. floor and appear to set a screen for 3 to
come get a handoff. 2 steps towards the
ball and the ballhandler takes a dribble
toward 2 for a backdoor cut. Video Here
17
Pass and Cut Balance the Floor
1
5 5
4 3 4 3
1 2 2
From a 4 Out 1 In formation, pass and cut 2 dribbles up and swings the ball.
to strong side corner.
Cut Backdoor Cut
1 1
5 5
2
4 4
3 3
2
2 cuts and creates double gap. 3 dribbles up and 4 comes to meet the
ball before cutting backdoor. Video Here
18
5 Out Drag Screen
3 4 3 1
1 2 4
5
5
Ball reversal, pass and cut, screen for 4 5 pass and follows into a screen for the
to lift out of the corner to the ball. ballhandler. A DHO is is sold before 3
cuts backdoor from the corner. Video
Here
19
4 Out 1 In Backdoor Cut
2
5 5
3 4 4
1
1 2 3
1 dribbles toward a wing teammate who 3 then turns toward 4 who takes a step or
cuts thorough and fills the spot above the two to the ball and then cuts backdoor.
ball. The ball is then reversed. Video Here
20
3 4 1
5 5 2
3 4
1 2
DHO on 1 side, screen away on the other. Ball reversal, the high post player fades
to a corner and then backdoor cuts to
the rim. Video Here
21
Box Alignment Backdoor cut
4 5 4 5
2 3 1
2 3
1 elbow exits for a pass, a flare screen is 4 flashes to the ball to clear out a drive.
set to the opposite side. The ball is reversed to the flare screener
who passes to the backdoor cutter. Video
Here
22
2 High Post Flashes Backdoor Cut
4 5 3
2
3
4 5
2
1 1
Both bigs flash the high post. Player cuts If the post entry is to the side of the
under from the corner. cutter, we look for Blind Pig action. If the
post entry happens to the other side, 5
may DHO to 2 who has the option to cut
backdoor. Video Here
23
1-4 Low BLOB Backdoor Cut
3 3
5 4 1 2 5 4 2
Strong side rise entry. Backdoor cut after dribbling into a

stagger screen as a decoy.
24
Box Alignment Slice
5 3 3
2 5
4
1 2
4
1
1 enters to wing. 2 pops to the corner. 5 goes 1 calls for the ball and then goes backdoor for
to strong high post. 1 and 4 interchange. 5 lay-up. If there is no overplay, If it's not there
must call for the ball on his cut every time. we DO NOT throw the pass. 1 pops back to
catch on the wing and 4 follows the pass for a
designed reject of a side ball screen (3 would
cut on the baseline reject).
25
Box Alignment Backdoor Cut
5 3 3
2 5
4
1 2
4
1
1 enters to wing. 2 pops to the corner. 5 goes Clear out backdoor lob for 5 to corner of the
to strong high post. 1 and 4 interchange. 5 backboard. 5 should take his man as high as
must call for the ball on his cut every time. he needs to get him to attempt to deny the
cut. If it's not there, 3-4-1 double reverse, and
4 follows the pass for a designed reject of a
side ball screen (3 would cut on the baseline
reject)
26
2
4 3 4 1 3
5
5
1 2
1 passes to a wing and both 1 and 2 cut 1 exits back out and catches to dribble
towards the paint. The big exits the high around for a backdoor play. All other
post. movement are decoys and paint clearers.
Video Here
27
5 2
3 4 3 4
1 2 1 5
2 cuts to create a double gap while the 3 cuts to clear the weakside and 1 and 2
big takes a slot position for the catch. begin some motion like offense. Instead
of setting a screen, 1 slips backdoor to
the basket. Video Here
28
Princeton Formation High Post Entry
4 5 3 4 3
5
1 2 2
1 passes and uses 5's screen to fill the 2 enter the ball into the high post
strong side corner.
Handoff Decoy/Misdirection Backdoor Cut
1 2 1
4 3 3
5 4 5
2 runs of 5 as if she were getting a 5 goes into a fake dribble handoff that
handoff. ends with a cut backdoor. Video Here
29
Box Alignment Backdoor Cut
5 3 3
2 5
4
1 2
4
1
1 enters to wing. 2 pops to the corner. 5 2 needs to take his man all the way out to the
goes to strong high post. 1 and 4 three point line and MUST call for the ball to
interchange. 5 ball on his cut every time.
must call for the help draw the defender out. 3 needs to pivot
towards the corner and give a good ball fake.
If it's not there, we DO NOT throw it. 3-4-1
double reverse, and 4 follows the pass for a
designed reject of a side ball screen (3 would
cut on the baseline reject). Video Here
30
1-3-1 Formation Backdoor Cut
4
4
2 5 2 5
3
1
3
1
Pass and switch. A baseline runner On a ball reversal, take advantage of

overloads to strong side. defenders who are adjusting their help
coverage with a backdoor cut. Video
Here
31
5 4
2 3 2 3
5
1 4 1
4 cuts through (this could be a ghost screen) 1 dribbles at 3
5 pops high to take x5 out of the play 3 goes backdoor with an emptied side of the
floor
32
2 3 2 5 3
4
5 4
1
1
1 uses a high ball screen and the screen 1 uses a rescreen from the Spain
uses Spain action. screener into what looks like a DHO. This
leads to a backdoor cut. Video Here
33
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Community Backdoor Play 1
Unique Formation Misdirection
5 5
4 1 4 2
2 3
3
1-3-1 but situate the bigs on the same The ballhander creates misdirection but
elbow. Pass to the strong side and looks for the backdoor cutter. Video Here
alternate with the ball. Ball reversal.
34
1-4 High UCLA
3 5 4 2 3 5 4 2
1 1
Pass to a wing. Point guard cuts off a high post screen

and fill the ballside corner.
High Post Activity Backdoor Cut
1 1
3 5 2 3 5 2
4
4
Ball is entered back to the top of the key 4 goes into a DHO. 3 steps toward the
and the weakside elbow is vacated due ball and then cuts backdoor. Video Here
to a high post flash form 5.
35
High Post Entry Backdoor Cut
3 5 2 3 2
4 4 5
1 1
The ball is put into the elbow to a big 1 and 4 go to set a stagger screen for 3 in
flashing up the lane. the corner. 5 fakes a handoff to 1, waits a
second for 3 and then goes into a dribble
into a backdoor pass for 2. Video Here
36
1-4 High Formation Backdoor Cut
2 4 5 3 4 5 3
1
1 2
1 goes into DHO on 1 side. The wing player simulates another

handoff. The cutter steps once toward
the ball, then backdoor cuts. Video Here.
37
Double Stacks Backdoor Cut
3 1 1 3
2 5 2 5
4 4
This is a SLOB where a ballhandler and a 1 then zipper cuts up for the ball. She
shooter are on the bottom. A shooter then moves as if she's setting up the
runs off a double screen to the strong offense or going into a DHO. 2 gets open
side corner. on the wing and then immediately
backdoor cuts. Video Here.
38
Box Set Backdoor Cut
3 3 2
2
4
4 5 1
5
1
1 enters the ball to the high post. The A weakside stagger screen is set. 2 pops
strong side block pops to the corner, the out to get open for the ball before a hard
other high post steps out. The ball is backdoor cut to the rim.
reversed.
39
Floppy Blind Pig
2
3 5
4 5 4
3 2
1 1
2 may decide to run off a single screen or Which ever side 2 uses is a signal for that
a double screen. 3 runs off a screen in screener to flash the elbow for an entry
the opposite direction 2 chooses. pass. 2 then backdoor cuts to the rim.
Video Here
40
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: 5 Out Backdoor
5 Out Formation Cutters
2 4 2 4
1 3 1 3
5 5
The ball is put at the top of the formation. On both sides, double gaps are created.
5 dribbles to a side letting the opposite
corner know to lift.
DHO Backdoor Cutter
2 3 3
1
5 5 1
4
2
4
5 dribble handoffs and the ball is From that reversal, the ballhandler
reversed. imitates another dribble handoff before
making a backdoor pass.
41
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: Horns Backdoor
1 Option 2nd Option
3 2 3 5 2
1
5 4
4
From a Horns set, 1 makes a high post 1 then gets the ball back via DHO
entry and then sets a rub screen for the
other big.
Backdoor Cut Last Option
3 5 2 3 5 2
4 1
1
If this is apart of a usual offense, DHO 2 may set a screen 4 5 to catch in the
here may be expected. Look for strong side post.
backdoor cut.
42
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: Tandem Backdoor
Big and Perimeter Player Stacked 1st Backdoor Cut
4 3 2 3
2 4
5 5
1 1
A perimeter player curls around a big for Attempt a backdoor pass.
a catch. This should be apart of an
occasional set you run that goes straight
into a DHO for 3.
Skip Pass 2nd Backdoor Cut
2 3 2 3
4 1 4
5
5
1
If the backdoor pass is not there, 1 From that catch, run right into another
should use a flare screen to get the ball fake DHO and look for the backdoor
back. opportunity.
43
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: Elbow Backdoor
Elbow Formation Backdoor Cut/Slip
2 3 3
1
2 x5
4 5 4 5
1
Dribble handoff on one side. The ballhandler uses a screen that should
look like a double screen. The second
screener should slip/cut to the rim.
44
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: Floppy Backdoor
Floppy Alignment Floppy Action Continues
3 2 3
5 4 5 4
2
1 1
2 chooses to run off the singer screen or 3 Runs off a screen the opposite way.
double screen.
Ball Screen Backdoor Cut
5 4 5 1
2 3 4
2
1 3
4 sets a ballscreen while 1 and 3 3 and 1 takes steps toward each other
alternate. The ball is swung off the before a backdoor cut.
ballscreen
45
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: 1-4 LowD
Backdoor
1-4 Low Alignment 2nd Option
2 4 5 3 2 5 3
4
1
4 sets a ghost for 1 who goes to look for 1 then turns back and looks for 3 coming
a backdoor cut from 2. Keep the dribble. off a pindown. This is a second backdoor
cut.
46
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Bonus: 1-4 High
Backdoor
1-4 High Alignment PnR
2 4 5 3 2 4 3
5
1 passes to a wing and then UCLA cuts. 3 uses pick and roll and may look to 4
exiting out as a release if the roller is not
open.
Cutter Backdoor Cut
1 1 2
2
5 4 5
3 3
4
2 creates a double gap by cutting 4 goes into a DHO with 1 but looks for
through. the backdoor cut.
47
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Boston Celtics - Flip Decoy
Backdoor
Transition Offense
2
3
4 1
5
This is a great counter for a team
constantly using Flip action in transition.
Spend a few possessions running into a
DHO or pitching ahead, then use a
backdoor cut. Video Here
48
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Albany - Horns
Backdoor
Horns Backdoor Cut
2 3 2 3
5
1
4 5 4
1 makes and entry pass to 4 As soon as 5 cuts towards 2, 4 dribbles

towards 3
1 and 5 cut towards 2 to set a double
screen 3 makes a back door cut towards the
basket
4 hits 3 for the layup
2 cuts to the top of the key as a safety
49
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Michigan State - SpartanD
Backdoor
Box Alignment UCLA Action
2 3 2 3
4 5 5 4
1 1
Use an Iverson cut to catch. Point guard should run off a screen to
then screen 3 who zipper cuts and on the
catch dribbles over for misdirection and a
backdoor cut from 2.
50
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Robert Morris - Horns Pindown
Elbow Entry Backdoor Cut
2 3 3
1
2
4 5
4 5
1
Horns set. 1 passes to 4 at the elbow and As 1 comes back to the ball he sets up
sets a pindown screen for 2. 2 uses the his man and cuts backdoor for a layup. 4
screen to cut to the basket and clear to passes to 1.
the wing, 1 comes back to to the ball.
51
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Milwaukee Bucks - ATO
Backdoor
End of Game Need 2
3 1
2
4
5
From a box formation 3 curls around a

box using 2 screens. 1 then uses that
cleared space to sprint a few steps
toward the corner then cuts back and
seals his defender for a catch and finish.
Video Here
52
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Albany Women - SLOB
Backdoor
1-4 Alignment SLOG Screen
4 5 1 3 4 5 3
2 2
1
1 L cuts to get the ball. The inbounder rip cuts to the basket.
Exit The Lane Backdoor Cut
2 5
4
4 5 3 2 3
1 1
1 dribbles for misdirection. Ballhandler then turns as if to set up the

offense, catching the defender possibly
still in position to defend the inbound.
Video Here
53
Coach Hack • Backdoor Playbook • Belmont Bruins - Panic
Screen Backdoor Cut
3 4 3
5 4
5
1
2 2
1
This is an excellent ATO for an end of 1 comes to a hard jump stop and ends
game situation where a 2 is needed. 1 his dribble trying to show a situation
uses a ball screen and sells a drive or where he is stuck. 2 and 4 run to the ball
handoff. and call for it loundly. 3 comes up as if to
get open on the 3 point line then
backdoor cuts hard. Video Here
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MATT HACKENBERG + COMMUNITY

Backdoor Play of the Day 2 5

Backdoor Play of the Day 3 6

Backdoor Play of the Day 4 7

Backdoor Play of the Day 5 8

Backdoor Play of the Day 6 9

Backdoor Play of the Day 7 10

Backdoor Play of the Day 8 11

Backdoor Play of the Day 9 12

Backdoor Play of the Day 10 13

Backdoor Play of the Day 11 14

Backdoor Play of the Day 12 15

Backdoor Play of the Day 13 16

Backdoor Play of the Day 14 17

Backdoor Play of the Day 15 18

Backdoor Play of the Day 16 19

Backdoor Play of the Day 17 20

Backdoor Play of the Day 18 21

Backdoor Play of the Day 19 22

Backdoor Play of the Day 20 23

Backdoor Play of the Day 21 24

Backdoor Play of the Day 22 25

Backdoor Play of the Day 23 26

Backdoor Play of the Day 24 27

Backdoor Play of the Day 25 28

Backdoor Play of the Day 26 29

5 Out Offense BLind Pig Action Horns Set

Princeton Offense Baseline Out

UCLA Action Sideline Out

Backdoor Play of the Day 28 31

Backdoor Play of the Day 29 32

Backdoor Play of the Day 30 33

Community Backdoor Play 1 34

Community Backdoor Play 2 35

Community Backdoor Play 3 36

Community Backdoor Play 4 37

Community Backdoor Play 5 38

Community Backdoor Play 6 39

Community Backdoor Play 7 40

Bonus: 5-Out Backdoor Play 41

Bonus: Elbow Backdoor Play 42

Bonus: Tandem Backdoor Play 43

Bonus: Horns Backdoor Play 44

Bonus: Floppy Backdoor Play 45

Bonus: 1-4 Low Backdoor Play 46

Bonus: 1-4 High Backdoor Play 47

Boston Celtics - Flip Decoy Backdoor 48

Albany - Horns Backdoor 49

Michigan State - Spartan Backdoor 50

Robert Morris - Horns Pindown Backdoor Play 51

Milwaukee Bucks - ATO Backdoor 52

Albany Women - SLOB Backdoor 53

Belmont Bruins - Panic Backdoor Play 54

5 Out Offense BLind Pig Action Horns Set

Princeton Offense Baseline Out

UCLA Action Sideline Out

1 comes to a jump stop turns on a pivot

Horns Backdoor Cut

1-3-1 Formation Misdirection