Complete Basketball Playbook

1.
3-2 Motion - Screens Away
Setup:
This is a basic man to man set that you
can run from side to side in continuity.
We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

formation, with the point guard at
the top of the arc with the ball, the
shooting guard on the right wing and
the small forward on the left wing,
the power forward down on the right
block, and the center on the left block.
Figure 1: Screens Away
Execution:
1. The point guard will begin by passing to the shooting guard, who will get open using a
V-cut, and then heading to the small forward to Coaching
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reset the offense.
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1. 3-2 Motion - Screens Away
Passing Progression
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CONTENTS:
INTRODUCTION 4
KEY TO DIAGRAMS 5
Setup: MAN TO MAN OFFENSE 6
3-2 Motion - Screens Away 7
This is a basic man to3-2
man set that
Motion you Ballscreen
– Wing 8
3-2 Motion - High Post Option 9
3-2 Motion – Block Stack 10
We’ll start in a classic3/2
3/2Motion - High Low Exchange
(3 out 2 in)
5 Out - Give and Go
11
12
formation, with the 5point guard Drive
Out – Dribble at Offense 13
the top of the arc with the Offense
Triangle ball, the– PG Fill, Corner Pick and Roll 14
shooting guard on the Triangle Offense–
right wing andAlternate Entries 15
Triangle Offense – Alternate Options 16
ZONE
block, and the center OFFENSE
on the left block. 17
Zone Offense – Loop Zone 18
Figure 1: Screens
Zone Offense – Wing Ballscreen 19
Away
Zone Offense – Shallow Cut 20
Zone Offense – Overload 1 (Post to Post Screen) 21
Zone Offense – Overload 2 (High Low Feed) 22
Zone Offense – Rodeo 23
Zone Offense – Wing Handoff 24
Zone Offense – Working Out of the Short Corner 25
Execution: SET PLAYS 26

Curl/Downscreen Combo 27
1. The point guardDouble PG Ball
will begin Screen
by passing to the shooting guard, who will 28 get open using a
Quick 3 29
V-cut, and then Weak
Instructions: heading SidetoPindown
the small forward to screen away for him,30allowing him to curl
Screen Coaching Tips:
to the top of theBaseline
arc. Stagger Screen 31
1.2. The
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sideline, one at a time:34
line. finding the perfect
Dummy Ball
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spot on their midline, bringing the
BASELINE
into the court, passing theINBOUNDS
ball back PLAYS trajectory height 36every time
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across the court to Baseline Inbounds – Z
the next player in
Baseline Inbounds – Quick Lob
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Stagger 45 and shoot or to
reset the offense.
3
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Complete Basketball Playbook!
Inside this resource, we’ve provided a comprehensive collection of proven

plays, tactics, and strategies designed for teams of all ages and competitive
levels. These plays will help prepare your team to succeed, offensively and
defensively, no matter what your competition throws at you.
The book is divided into five chapters:
1. Man to Man Offense

2. Zone Offense
3. Set Plays
4. Sideline Inbounds Plays
5. Baseline Inbounds Plays
Each play includes the following sections:
• Difficulty: a rating (from one to five) indicating the experience/skill

level required
• Setup: the formation of your players to start the play
• Execution: step by step responsibilities and reads for each position on
the floor
• Options: the various opportunities the play presents, and variations
that will help you out-smart your opponents
As a coach, we recommend you review all of the plays, then choose one
from each chapter to focus on. Choose plays that fit the experience level
and personnel available on your team. Introduce them one at a time, and
devote at least one quarter of your practice time to rehearsing them with
your team. Emphasize the importance of flawless execution, and be sure to
practice the plays at game speed, with hard cuts and crisp passes.
Ready to go? Let's get started!
KEY TO DIAGRAMS
Point Guard (or 1): this player is your primary ballhandler and
PG the coach’s extension on the floor. They should be comfortable
directing traffic and calling plays for your team
Shooting Guard (or 2): this player is your secondary ballhandler,

SG and often one of your better shooters. They should be
comfortable initiating the offense from the perimeter.
Small Forward (or 3): this player is often one of your more ver-
SF satile athletes, able to score from inside or outside, handle the
ball, and rebound.
Power Forward (or 4): this should be one of your taller athletes,
PF a physical player who can score on the inside, defend the paint,
and rebound.
Center (or 5): this is usually your tallest athlete, a player who can
C block or alter shots on defense, rebound aggressively at both
ends, and finish consistently on the inside.
PG Player cuts without the ball
PG Player dribbles with the ball
PG Player passes to another player
PG Player sets a screen
MAN TO MAN OFFENSE
Man to man offense is the bread and butter of your half court attack – the “base” offensive strategy you use
whenever you encounter a man to man defense. And the first series of plays you install at the start of your
season.
In this chapter, we’ll review man to man offenses from three different formations: the 3/2 Motion, the 5-Out,
and the Triangle.
The 3/2 Motion is the simplest to install, and the one I recommend for most youth basketball teams. It
provides balanced scoring opportunities from each position, with some simple actions that are easy to teach
and easy to execute.
The 5-Out Offense opens up the lane by spreading all five players around the perimeter. We’ll review a simple
give and go play from this formation, as well as a basic Dribble Drive offense that’s recommended for more
experienced (and talented) teams.
Last, we’ll review the Triangle Offense, made famous by Phil Jackson’s dominant Bulls and Lakers teams. This
offense creates a number of options using a “sideline triangle” on the strong side (ball side) and a two-man
game on the weak side (non-ball side). It’s an excellent choice for teams with high basketball IQ and plenty of
practice time to work on it.
Setup:

Execution:
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2. 3-2 Motion – Wing
Ballscreen
Setup:
The offense will come out in a 3-2 alignment, with the point guard up top, the wings out wide,
and the center and power forward each occupying a block.
Figure 1: Wing Ball Screen Pt. 1 Figure 2: Wing Ball Screen Pt. 2
Execution:
Instructions: Coaching Tips:
1. The first pass will be from the point guard to the shooting guard, with the point guard
screening
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the ball back across the court, with the
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attacking ballpick and roll and
drill continuing in this fashion
taking what the defense gives him. for 2-3
• minutes
If he sees early help from an of the weak side defenders, he can kick out to one of the
shooters spotting up and punish the defense with a high percentage catch and shoot.
3. 3-2 Motion - High Post
Option
Setup:
The offense will begin in a classic 3-2 setup, with the big men down on the block, the wings
out on the wings, and the point guard at the top of the arc with the ball.
Figure 1: High Post Option Pt. 1 Figure 2: High Post Option Pt. 2
Execution:
1. To begin, the point guard will pass the ball to the shooting guard on the wing. At the
same
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to the back of his line spot on their midline, bringing the
3. The shooting guard will pass
2. The player receiving the pass will step the ball to the center, who will then
platform pivotworking
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n same
the small forward cuts backdoor
into the court, passing the ball back and the shooting guard flashes to the corner.
trajectory height every time
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well.
minutes
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get open for three in the corner.
4. 3-2 Motion – Block Stack
Setup:
This play begins a little differently, but uses the same 3 out 2 in formation once the play is
initiated. The point guard will still start out at the top of the arc with the ball, but the rest off
the offense will be down on the block. The center on the right block with the small forward
below him, and the power forward on the left block with the shooting guard just below him.
Figure 1: Block Stack Pt. 1 Figure 2: Block Stack Pt. 2
Execution:
1. The play will begin with both the center and power forward stepping inside to deliver cross
Instructions:
screens for the wing on the block opposite them. Coaching Tips:
2. The small forward and shooting guard will use these cross screens, with the small forward sprinting
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come fill at the top of the arc. his line spot on their midline, bringing the
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the ball back across the court, with the they run into the ball
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defense gives him. Coming off the pick and roll he should look to attack the hoop until
minutes
someone steps up to stop him, and look to feed the ball to that defender’s man, whether
he be the power forward or center’s assignment.
5. 3/2 Motion - High Low
Exchange
Setup:
This is a variation on the 3/2 that shifts the formation slightly, while maintaining the same
personnel (three perimeter players and two bigs). Begin with the shooting guard down in the
right corner, the small forward in the left corner, and the power forward on the right block. The
center will start at the top of the arc, and the point guard will begin on the right side of the
court at about the hash mark.
Figure 1: High Ball Screen Figure 2: Swing Ball Figure 3: 2nd Ball Screen
Around Arc followed by Big to Big
Backscreen
Execution:
1. The play will begin with a ball screen up high from the center to the point guard.
Instructions:
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the lane,Tips:
allowing the power forward to
come up the lane line up to the arc to make himself available for the reversal pass.
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after the backscreen. If that isn’t there, this will likely be because of a sagging, over-
helping defense, meaning either the shooting guard himself or the point guard on the
wing should be open for the jumpshot.
6. 5 Out - Give and Go
Setup:
The offense will space out in a five out alignment, with the point guard up top, the shooting
guard on the right wing, the power forward on the right corner, the small forward on the left
wing, and the center, down in the left corner.
Figure 1: Give and Go Pt. 1 Figure 2: Give and Go Pt. 2
Execution:
1. The point guard will start off by hitting the shooting guard with a pass, then making a
backdoor cut, looking to receive the pass for a lay up on the give and go.
2. If that isn’t there, the small forward will slide up to the top of the arc, with the center
replacing him on the left wing and point guard taking his spot down in the left corner.
Options:
• There’s only one option on this play – the give and go. If it isn’t there, the shooting guard
should look to reset the ball up at the top of the arc, swing the ball to the other side, and
try another give and go cut.
• Or, move into the Dribble Drive offense described on the next page.
7. 5 Out – Dribble Drive Offense
Setup:
This next set begins with the offense in a five out alignment, with the point guard at the top of
the arc, with small forward and shooting guard on the wings, and the power forward and center
in the corners..
Figure 1: PG Initiating Figure 2: Drive and Kick Cont Figure 3: Posts Cut on Rim
Offense
Execution:
1. Rather than a set play, this Dribble Drive offense is more
Instructions: of a read
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players to freestyle more and take what the defense gives them.
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minutes
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• This is an offense designed for a team with an abundance of players who have the ability
to beat their defenders one on one consistently.
8. Triangle Offense – PG Fill,
Corner Pick and Roll
Setup:
There are a couple different way to get into the triangle offense, and a multitude of options
available after that, that can be mixed and matched as you please.
They will all begin with the same setup – two guards up top, the point guard on the right, and
the shooting guard on the left. The small forward will be on the right wing, with the center
down on the block. The power forward will line up just above the short corner on the left side.
Figure 1: PG Corner Fill Figure 2: Corner Pick and Roll
Execution:
1. This play will begin with a ‘PG Fill’ entry, but you could run the exact same play after using
1. Theeither the at
player ‘PFthe
Fill’ or dribble
front entries
of the line withas well. • You should always have a single focus
2. aHere, we’ll
ball will begin
toss by the
the ball pointofguard
in front his passing to thethatsmall forward,
the playersthen cutting
can focus onthrough
workingto
fill into theonball
teammate theside corner,sideline,
opposite where he will receive the onpass
oneright back.finding the perfect
at a time:
3. then
Aftersprint
passing to the
to the backpoint
of hisguard,
line the small forward spot
will sprint through
on their all the
midline, way to
bringing thethe
2. Thefar side
playercorner. Next,
receiving the
the center
pass will come up to setplatform
will step a ball screen for the
out early, point guard
working n samein
the the
into corner.
court, passing the ball back trajectory height every time
4. across
The point guardtowill
the court theattack, using in
next player the screen, while the center
• Work rollspoint
on each to the
of hoop.
focus for about
3.Options:
• drill
If thecontinuing
point guard in this
canfashion forto
get right 2-3the hoop, or open for a 12 footer, he needs to take that
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shot. After he’s been successful like that a couple times, the defense will begin to rotate
over, likely leaving either the center rolling to the hoop, or the power forward diving on
the other side of the paint open for a short little bounce pass and an easy layup.
9.
Triangle Offense– Alternate
Entries
Power Forward Fill

Setup:
This is a basic man to man set that you can run
from side to side in continuity.
We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in) formation,

with the point guard at the top of the arc with the
ball, the shooting guard on the right wing and the
small forward on the left wing, the power forward
down on the right block, and the center on the left
block. Figure 1: PF Fill
Execution:
The point guard will pass to the small forward,
then space out to the top of the arc, while
the shooting guard slides down to the power
forward’s spot, and the power forward sprints
along the baseline to fill in on the ball side
corner.
Dribble Entry
Setup:
• The point guard and shooting guard will line
up top, with the power forward in the short
corner, the center down on the right block, and
the small forward on the right wing.
Execution:
Here, the point guard will simply dribble right Figure 2: Dribble Entry
at the small forward, bumping him down into
the corner while the shooting guard slides over
10.
Triangle Offense – Alternate
Options
Post Feed
Execution:
1. With the offense already having executed one of the
three triangle entry options, the ball will be on the
wing, with the small forward in the corner and the
center on the block, forming our primary triangle.
2. The small forward will sprint along the baseline, filling
up on the weak side wing.
3. The point guard will pass the ball down into the post,
then step up to set a screen for the shooting guard at
the top of the arc, after which he will fill into the far
side corner.
Figure 1: Post Feed
Options:
• The idea here is to give our best post player a
chance to go one on one down low, with enough
movement and spacing that the defense will have
a hard time helping.
• If the center is unable to create a good look for
himself, he can simply kick it out, and we are back
in our base triangle offense.
Two Man Game

Execution:
1. Again, with the offense having already gone through
the entry, we have a player in the corner and the ball
on the wing.
2. To run the two man game, we will have the point guard
hit the shooting guard with a pass, who will then pass
it to the power forward flashing up the elbow.
3. He will then cut off the power forwards shoulder,
looking to receive the handoff or a backdoor pass for
the easy layup.
Figure 2: Two Man Game

Options:
• It is also an option for the shooting guard to use the
power forward as a screener, dribbling at him and
using his pick to set up a pick and roll scenario.
• Either way, the ballhandler must read the defense
and either take the shot or pass to his teammate
based on how they play the situation.
ZONE OFFENSE
Zone Defense – it’s a thorn in the side of coaches at every level. It allows your opponents to clog up the
paint and prevent high percentage shots. It helps them to minimize matchup problems and “hide” weaker
defenders. And it makes it easier for them to slow down the tempo and force the game into a mechanical
slog.
But fear not! There are many ways to beat a zone.
When a team switches to zone defense you can’t simply continue to run your man to man offense against it.
You need to have a few actions you can run designed specifically for attacking the zone.
This section will walk you through the basics of zone offense, and provide you with several plays, proven to
help you score against the zone at every competitive level.
This should be the second offense you install at the start of your season (after your man to man offense).
When you’re running these plays, it’s important you keep the ball moving quickly – as the zone shifts back and
forth as you swing the ball from side to side, you need to be ready to attack the opening, either via pass and
cut, or dribble penetration.
It’s also important to prepare for the eventuality of a zone defense by getting shots up in practice. The goal of
most zones is to clog up the middle, leaving them more susceptible to leaving shooters open on the outside.
The best way to attack the zone is by pushing the ball inside, forcing the defense to collapse, and kicking it
back out to an open shooter, and it goes without saying, that the more shooters you have on your team, the
more dangerous it is for other teams to run zone defenses.
11. Zone Offense – Loop Zone
Setup:
The offense will start out in the standard 3-2 alignment, with the point guard up top with the
ball, the shooting guard on the right wing, and the small forward on the left wing. The power
forward will position himself on the right block, and the center will set up on the left block.
.
Figure 1: Loop Zone Pt. 1, SF Loop C Figure 2: Loop Zone Pt. 2, PF Ballscreen
Execution:
Instructions: Coaching
1. The play will begin the point guard dribbling right Tips: forward, with the small
at the small
forward looping underneath and up to the top of the arc where he will receive a pass from
1. Thetheplayer at the front of the line with
point guard. • You should always have a single focus
a ball will toss the ball in front of his
2. As this action is happening, the shooting guard willthat slidethe players
down alongcan focus
the oncreate
arc to working
teammate on the opposite sideline,
more space for the next part of the play. on one at a time: finding the perfect
3. then
The sprint
powertoforward
the back willofcome
his line
up to set a ballscreenspot on small
for the their midline,
forward,bringing
who will the
attack
2. The player receiving
hard off the screen. the pass will step platform out early, working n same
Options:
3.• The next player will step up and pass
Most often, this play will force the defense to choose that they get
between comfortable
clamping downpassing
on the as
small forward driving to the lane, or leaving the shooting they run intoopen
guard the ball
on the arc.
• drill continuing
As the in this comes
small forward fashionoffforthe
2-3screen, he should look first to get to the hoop or take
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the open pull up jumpshot if it’s available.
• If not, his next option should be to hit the shooting guard for a three, and thirdly, the
power forward, who will pop after picking, looking to catch and shoot from about 17 feet.
12. Zone Offense – Wing
Ballscreen
Setup:
The offense will start here with a classic 3-2 alignment, with the bigs down on their respective
blocks, and the shooting guard and small forward on their respective wings, with the point
guard at the top of the arc, starting with the ball.
Figure 1: Wing Ballscreen Pt. 1, SG Figure 2: Wing Ballscreen Pt. 2, C

Ballside Corner Fill Ballscreen
Execution:
1. To start, the point guard will send a pass to the small Tips: and space to the weak side
forward
while the shooting guard sprints down and along the baseline and out to the ball side
1. Thecorner,
playerwhere hefront
at the will receive a pass
of the line withfrom the small • forward.
You should always have a single focus
2. aThe
ball shooting guard
will toss the ballwill beginoftohis
in front dribble upcourt, rightthat at
thethe small can
players forward
focus– onwho will
working
shallow cut
teammate onunderneath
the opposite him and fill into the corner. on one at a time: finding the perfect
sideline,
3. then
The sprint
centertowill
thehead
backup of to
histhe
linewing to set a ball screen spotfor
on the
theirshooting
midline,guard, who
bringing thewill
use the screen to attack the
2. The player receiving the pass will step middle of the zone. platform out early, working n same
4. into
As the
the shooting guardthe
court, passing comes off the screen, the power
ball back forward
trajectory will duck
height everyin, making
time
himself available for the pass
across the court to the next player in underneath the hoop.
• Work on each point of focus for about
3.Options:
• drill
As the shootinginguard
continuing comesfor
this fashion the ball screen, he they
off2-3 runlook
should intoto
theget
ball
all the way to the
rim, or
minutes take the pull up 12 footer if they’re giving it to him. His next option is to hit the
power forward ducking in under the hoop.
• And if a man from the top of the zone cheats down to cut off his driving lane, he should
kick to the point guard spotting up on the arc for a three pointer.
13. Zone Offense – Shallow Cut
Setup:
The offense will begin in a classic 3-2 alignment, with the point guard up top with the ball, the
shooting guard on the right wing, and the small forward on the left wing. The power forward will
set up on the right block, and the center down on the left block.
Figure 1: Shallow Cut Pt. 1, PG-SG Figure 2: Shallow Cut Pt. 2, Swing
Exchange Around Arc to Corner 3
Execution:
1. The point guard will dribble right at the shooting guard on the wing, with the shooting
guard making a shallow cut right past the point Coaching
Instructions: guard up Tips:
to the top of the key.
2. Immediately after, the point guard will swing the ball up into the shooting guard’s hands
at the
1. The top at
player ofthe
thefront
key. of the line with • You should always have a single focus
3. aThe
ball point guard
will toss the will
ballwith sprint
in front along the baseline, that
of his rubbing shoulders
the players canwith both
focus on the
working
power forward
teammate on theand centersideline,
opposite as he passes them filling on outone
to the
at afar corner.
time: finding the perfect
4. then
Simultaneously,
sprint to thethe
backshooting guard will hit the smallspot
of his line forward on the
on their wing,bringing
midline, allowingthe
him to
hit the
2. The point
player guard in
receiving thethe corner
pass just as he arrives. platform out early, working n same
will step
Options:
• There is only really one option on this play – the corner three for the point guard. If the
defense overcompensates, crashing down on the corner, it is likely that either the center
the ball back across the court, with the theygood
run into the ball options for a
or small forward will have been left alone, making them secondary
drill continuing in this fashion for 2-3
pass.
minutes
• Otherwise, the shooting guard can slide back to the right wing, the point guard can pass
to the small forward, and allow him to reset up top, putting the offense right back in it’s
standard 3-2 alignment.
14.
Zone Offense – Overload 1
(Post to Post Screen)
Setup:
The point guard will start at the top of the arc with the ball, with the power forward and center
down on the low blocks and the shooting guard and small forward out on the wings, putting
the offense in a standard 3-2 alignment.
Figure 1: Overload 1 Pt. 1, Wing Feed, Figure 2: Overload 1 Pt. 2, C

PG Corner Fill, C & SF Downscreen, PF Duck In
Flash Hi
Execution:
1. To begin, the point guard will pass the ball to the shooting guard on the right wing, and
Instructions:
then fill in to the corner. Coaching Tips:
2. After the first pass is made, the center will flash to the ball side high post, and the small
1. Theforward
playerwill
at fill
theinfront
at theof top
the of
linethe arc.
with • You should always have a single focus
3. aThe
ball center
will tosswill
thethen
ballcome setofa his
in front pindown screen in the thatmiddle of thecan
the players zone for on
focus theworking
power
forward.
4. then
As this is happening,
sprint to the backthe shooting
of his line guard will pass tospot the on
small forward
their midline,at bringing
the top of the
the
2. Thekey,player
allowing him tothe
receiving hit pass
the power forward just as heplatform
will step curls inside off ofworking
out early, the center’s down
n same
screen.
Options:
The primary option on this play is the power forwardthat they
duck in. get comfortable
If this passing as
pass is unavailable,
the point guard can fill in to the small forward’s spotthey runleft
on the intowing
the and
ball the bigs can
drill
spacecontinuing
out to the in blocks,
this fashion for 2-3
putting us right back in our 3-2 alignment and ready to try a
minutes
different action.
15.
Zone Offense – Overload 2
(High Low Feed)
Setup:
This is another simple play for attacking the zone run out of the 3-2 alignment, with the point
guard up top, the small forward on the left wing, the center on the left block, the shooting
guard on the right wing, and the power forward on the right block.
Figure 1: Overload 2 Pt. 1, Wing Feed, Figure 2: Overload 2 Pt. 2, Mid Post
PG Corner Fill, PF & SF Flash Hi PF Feed, C Duck In
Execution:
1. The play will begin with a pass to the shooting guard on the right wing, with the point
1. The
guardplayer at the front
immediately of the
filling line
in to thewith • the
ball side corner, Yousmall
should alwaysfilling
forward have in
a single
to the focus
top of
athe
ballarc,
willand
tossthe
thepower
ball in forward
front of his that the players can
sliding up to the midpost on the right block.focus on working
2. teammate
The shooting on the opposite
guard will thensideline,
hit the power forward on on one
the at a time:
block, finding
queuing the
the perfect
center to
then sprint to the back of his line
duck in under the hoop and make himself available for the pass.spot on their midline, bringing the
Options:
• With the defense overloaded on the right side of the court, if the center can establish
good position, he will be free to work one on one underneath the hoop, which should
lead to a high percentage shot.
drill continuing in this fashion for 2-3
• If however the defense doesn’t collapse on the power forward, anticipating the pass to
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the center, he has the option to take that little 13 foot jumper, or kick back out to either of
the guards on the wing for the three.
16. Zone Offense – Rodeo
Setup:
The offense will begin here in a 3-2 alignment, with the point guard up top and the shooting
guard and small forward on their respective wings. The power forward will line up on the right
block and the center on the left block.
Figure 1: Rodeo Pt. 1 Figure 2: Rodeo Pt. 2 Figure 3: Rodeo Pt. 3, PG SG

Exchange, PF Backscreen for C
Execution:
1. The play will begin with a pass to the small forward on the left wing.
2. The shooting guard, power forward, and center will all Tips:left side of the court, with the
slide to the
shooting guard on the left elbow, the power forward on the left block, and the center in the left
1. The player at the front of the line with
corner. • You should always have a single focus
3. aThe
ballsmall
will forward
toss thewill ballthen pass of
in front thehis
ball to the center in that
the corner, and run
the players canthrough
focus the paint,
on working
underneathon
teammate thethe
power forward
opposite on the block and up and out
sideline, to the
on one at right wing.
a time: finding the perfect
4. then
Next,sprint
the point guard
to the backwillofflash over to the ball side wing,spot
his line getting a pass
on their back from
midline, the center.
bringing the
5. He will then drive hard to the
2. The player receiving the pass will step middle of the court, with the shooting guard popping off
platform out early, working n same the elbow
and out to the left wing.
6. across
At the same time,to
the court the power
the next forward will set a back screen
player in • Work for the center,
on each who of
point willfocus
makefor
a cut to
about
the hoop.
3.Options:
• drill
Thecontinuing
point guardin needs to read the
this fashion for defense
2-3 as he penetrates middle.
• minutes
His first look is to hit the center after the back screen for the easy layup, but that will only be
available if he attacks the middle of the paint as if he is going to take it all the way to the hoop.
• If neither of those options are available, he should look to hit the power forward popping out with
a bounce pass, or kick out to the shooting guard spotting up on the left wing.
17. Zone Offense – Wing Handoff
Setup:
This next play does a great job of manipulating
the zone, keeping the players distracted with
good ball and player movement that leads to an
open look more often than not.
To begin, the shooting guard will start in the right

corner, with the small forward on the left wing.
The power forward and center will stack on the

left block, wit the center closest to the baseline
in the stack, and the point guard will start out
near the hash mark on the right side of the court,
further back than he normally would so that he
Figure 1: Wing Handoff Action
has a chance to build up a little steam as he
dribbles down to initiate the play.
.
Execution:
1. To start, the point guard will dribble hard, right at the shooting guard on the right wing.
2. As the point guard dribbles at him, the shooting guard will run up, looking to receive a
handoff from the point guard just below the foul line extended.
3. After handing the ball off, the point guard will continue, sprinting along the baseline and
out to the weakside corner.
4. The shooting guard will take the handoff and dribble
Instructions: Coaching intoTips:
the middle of the court, staying
inside the arc, looking to put some pressure on the defense.
1.5. The
Once he gets
player at theto front
aboutofthe
themiddle of the court, he
line with • will
Youhit the small
should forward
always have awith a pass.
single focus
6. aThe power forward will anticipate
ball will toss the ball in front of his this pass, and set a downscreen on the center’s
that the players can
defender, allowing him to curl around the power forward and receive a pass from the focus on working
small forward and finish strong at the hoop.
Options:
• theWeopposite
are tryingline,
to set up the
before center to
returning for the pass from 2-3
the minutes,
small forward, but there
then switch arenext
to the other
options as well.
• The shooting guard should be aggressive off the handoff, as it is possible he may find a
3. The next player will step up and pass
crack in the defense, especially if you’ve run this playthat they get
a couple comfortable
times and they passing
begin toas
assume it is just a distraction from the main action on theytherun into the ball
block.
• drill
Thecontinuing
small forwardin this fashion
should alsofor 2-3to hit the point guard for the corner three if the
look
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defense isn’t respecting it, and if the defense collapses on the center after the power
forward’s down screen, it is possible the power finds himself available for the entry pass as
well.
18. Zone Offense – Working Out
of the Short Corner
Setup:
This next option will begin out of the classic 3-2 alignment as well, with the center and shooting
guard on the right side, and the forwards on the left side in their respective positions.
Figure 1: Short Corner Entry Figure 2: Short Corner to C Figure 3: Short Corner
Dive Double, Kick Out
Execution:
1. Working out of the short corner isn’t so much a designed play as it is a chink the armor of
a 2-3 zone.
Instructions:
2. By putting a player with the ball in that spot, theCoaching defense Tips:
is put in a compromising
position, where, with the right spacing by the offense, there will almost always be an open
1. Theplayer.
player at the front of the line with • You should always have a single focus
3. aTo get
ball into
will position,
toss the ballthe pointofguard
in front his will dribble down, that with the shooting
the players can focusguardon sliding
working
lower onto
teammate onthe
thewing, below
opposite the free throw line extended.
sideline, on one at a time: finding the perfect
4. then
The sprint
point toguard will then
the back hitline
of his him with a pass, while spotthe center flashes
on their up to
midline, the elbow
bringing the
and the power forward flashes
2. The player receiving the pass will step into the short corner.platform out early, working n samethe
The shooting guard will then hit
power forward with a pass.
Options:
3.• The
From nextthere, there
player willare
stepquite a few
up and options.
pass that they get comfortable passing as
• theIf the
ballcenter doesn’tthe
back across come outwith
court, to defend
the the power they
forward, he should
run into the balljust take the open
8-10 foot jumpshot. If the center
drill continuing in this fashion for 2-3 does slide out to defend the jumpshot, the center should
cut hard
minutes to the hoop, looking to catch and finish.
• And if the small forward or point guard leave the wings to come help out in the paint,
the power forward should kick out, either to the shooting guard or even with a skip pass
directly to the point guard for the three.
SET PLAYS
In addition to your base man to man and zone offenses, it’s a good idea to have at least one or two “set
plays” you can call upon when you really need a basket.
Sometimes called “quick hitters” - these plays are designed to get you an open shot within one or two
passes. Coaches will often use these plays to mix up their offensive look and throw the defense a bit off
balance. They’re also great for special situations - after a timeout, the first play of a quarter or half, when you
really need a three pointer, or at the end of a game for a buzzer beater.
In this section, we’ll review 10 different set plays from a variety of different formations. Pick one or two that fit
the strengths of your team, and work on them periodically.
When it comes to game-time, it’s always a good idea to review the play on a whiteboard right before you run
it, to refresh your team’s memory and make sure they execute it properly.
19. Curl/Downscreen Combo
Setup:
The offense will start off in a 1-3-1
formation, with the point guard up top
with the ball, the power forward out on
the right wing, and the small forward
on the left wing.
The center will start on the left elbow,

and the shooting guard will begin
down on the right block.
Figure 1: Curl/Downscreen Combo

Action

Execution:
1. The player at the front of the line with • You should always have a single focus
1. aThe
ballplay
will will
tossbegin on in
the ball the point
front of guard’s
his signal, with that
boththe
bigplayers
men heading over
can focus onto set
working
screens.
2. then
The power
sprint toforward
the backwillof
set
hisa line
down screen for the shooting
spot onguard and the center
their midline, will
bringing theset a
curl screen for the small forward.
Options:
• The next
3. first option
player is the
will small
step up forward
and pass curling to the hoop,
thatbut
theyif get
the comfortable
shooting guard is a as
passing
good
the ballshooter and hethe
back across can get free
court, withfor
thea catch and shoot, that’s a great look
they run into the ball too.
• drill
If nothing is there,
continuing thefashion
in this center can roll to the left block and you can move into a 3-2 Motion
for 2-3
minutes
offense set.
20. Double PG Ball Screen
Setup:
This play will begin with the shooting
guard down in the right corner, the
center on the left block, the small
forward on the left wing, and the
power forward at the top of the arc,
shaded over to the left side.
The point guard will bring the ball over

half court on the right.
Figure 1: Double Ball Screen
Execution:
1. To start, the small forward will begin to sprint up to the top of the arc, so that both he and
the power forward can set a double ball screen for the point guard.
2. The power forward will be first in line, with the small forward behind him.
3. The point guard will come off the edge of the second ball screen looking to get into the
Instructions:
paint. Coaching Tips:
4. The power forward will roll to the hoop after setting his screen, while the small forward
1. The
pops player
out atat the
the top
frontofofthethearc.
line with • You should always have a single focus
a ball will toss the ball in front of his
5. The center will space out to the short corner, and the that the players
shooting guard canwill
focus
rise on
up working
to the
teammate
right wing. on the opposite sideline, on one at a time: finding the perfect
Options:
into the court, passing the
across the court to the next player in
ball back trajectory height every time
• Work on each point of focus for about
• the
Thereopposite line, before
are a multitude of returning to
options available 2-3all
on this play, minutes, then through
to be sifted switch tobythe
thenext
the
pointback of hisThe
guard. line first option is creating his own •shotWe offbring them
the pick in roll
and off the
– hesideline
needs toso
3. The next
attack theplayer
hoopwill stepsecond
of the up andscreen
pass to force the defense
that theyto get comfortable
collapse passing
in and open as
up the
the
otherballplayers.
He should lookinfirst
thistofashion for the
hit either 2-3 power forward rolling to the hoop, and if that isn’t
there, the small forward popping out to the three point line.
minutes
• If all of these options are covered, he should look to see where the extra help is
coming from – likely the shooting guard’s man on the weak side corner, leaving him an
opportunity for an open three pointer if the point guard can see and make the pass.
21. Quick 3
Setup:
For this next play the point guard will
dribble over on the right side of the
court, with the shooting guard and
small forward lined up on the right and
left wings, respectively.
The center will start on the left block,

and the power forward will start up
at the top of the arc, offset to the left
side.
Figure 1: Quick 3
Execution:
1. The play will begin with the point guard making a pass to the shooting guard on the wing.
2. As this pass is being made, the center will step out
Instructions: to set Tips:
Coaching a back screen for the small
forward, who will come down around the baseline to use it.
1.3. The
Theplayer
point atguard and power
the front forward
of the line withwill come down
• Youto should
the middle of the
always havefree throwfocus
a single
aline
balland
will set
tossan elevator
the screen
ball in front of–his
allowing their teammate
that thetoplayers
run up can
andfocus
through before
on working
closing the
teammate ondoor on his defender.
the opposite sideline, on one at a time: finding the perfect
4. then
The sprint
shooting guard
to the backwill
of hit
histhe
linesmall forward as he comes
spot onup andmidline,
their throughbringing
the elevator,
the
2. Thespotting
playerup at the top
receiving theof thewill
pass arc.step platform out early, working n same
Options:
the opposite line, before returning to
the back of his line
2-3 minutes, then switch to the next
• We bring them in off the sideline so
This play is designed to get you a quick look, often best that they
usedget comfortable
at the passingorasif
end of a quarter
you’ve got a hot shooter who you want to get a good they run into the ball
look.
As such, in only
there is this fashion
one optionfor 2-3
– the small forward at the top of the arc for the catch
minutes
and shoot opportunity.
22.
1. 3-2 Motion
Weak - ScreensScreen
Side Pindown Away
Setup:
The isplay
This a basic
will man
beginto man
with setthethat
center
you
can runonfrom
down the side
rightto
block,
side inthecontinuity.
shooting
guard on the right wing, the small
We’ll start
forward in inthe
a classic 3/2 (3 out
left corner, and 2thein)
formation,
power with up
forward theat point
the top guard
of theat
the where
arc, top of the
theleft
arcfree
withthrow
the ball, the
lane line
shooting
would guard on
intersect withthethe
right wingpoint
three and
line.
block,
The point
andguard
the center
will bring
on the theleft
ballblock.
over
on the right side of the court. Figure 1: Screens Away
.
Figure 1: Weak Side Pindown Screen
Execution:
Execution:
1. The play
V-cut, andwill
Instructions: thenbegin with the
heading point
to the guard
small dribbling
forward the ball
to Coaching
screen awayinto
Tips:forthe halfcourt
him, and
allowing making
him to curla
pass
to thetotop theofshooting
the arc. guard.
2.
1. TheAs this
At the
playerfirst
same pass
time,
at the is the
front being power
of made,
the the
withpower
forward
line forward
will come overwill
• You and sprint
set adown
should cross
alwaysto set aafor
screen
have pindown
the center,
single focus
screen
aallowing for the
him to
ball will toss small
theget forward
ballfree just
and come
in front above the left block.
of his over and post onthat thetheright block.can focus on working
players
3. teammate
Upon
The power receivingthethe
onforward pass
will then
opposite from the to
flash
sideline, point
theguard,
free throwthe shooting
one atguard
line.
on will
a time: pass the
finding theball
perfect
directly
then sprintback to him.
to the back of his line spot on their midline, bringing the
2.4. The
Theplayer
small receiving
forward will themisdirect
pass will his step defender and use the screen
platform curling
out early, up topnready
working sameto
receive the pass from
into the court, passing the ball backthe point guard for a catch and shoot opportunity.
Options:
• theThebackfirst of
option here
• We on bring
the lowthemblock.
in offIf the
the power
sideline so
3.Options:
forward
The next lays
playera good
will stepscreen up andon his
passman, this can mean anthey
that easyget
as
strong
If that’s
• drill
On this unavailable,in thisthe
quick transition
continuing shooting
play,
fashion there guard
for 2-3 is onlyshould
really then look to–pass
one option to the power
hitting forwardfor
small forward at
the
minutestop
open of the
jumper.arc, who
If the will then
defense look
over to shoot,
commits drive,
however, or make
the an
point entry
guard pass to
should the
be center.
ready
• to Lastly, we power
hit the can hitforward
the small forward
slipping toatthe
thehoop
top of thethe
after arc,screen.
either for a catch and shoot or to
reset the offense.
23.
1. 3-2 MotionStagger
Baseline - Screens Away
Screen
Setup:
Setup:
The small forward and shooting guard
This is
will bea basic
downman to man
in the leftset thatright
and you
can run from side to
corners, respectively. side in continuity.
We’ll start inwill

The center a classic
start in3/2
the(3middle
out 2 in)of
formation,
the paint, and withthethe pointforward
power guard will
at
the top of the arc with the ball,
be at the top of the arc, just offset to the
shooting
the guard on the right wing and
right side.
the power
The forward
point guard willdown on the
bring the ball right
over
block, and the center on
on the left side of the court.the left block.
Figure 1: Baseline Stagger Screen
Execution:
Execution:
Instructions: screen away for him, allowing him to curl
1. The play will begin with the point guard hitting the
to the top of the arc. powerTips:
forward with a quick pass just
as
At he
1.2. The the crosses
same halfcourt,
time, theof who
power will pass the
forward will ball
come right back
over tosethim
andshould as he approaches
a cross thethe
player at the front the line with • You alwaysscreen
have aforsinglecenter,
focus
three
aallowing point
ball will toss line.
him to thegetballfree and come
in front of his over and post onthat thethe
players
2. When
3. teammate
The power thison
firstthepass
forward is made,
will
opposite then both to
flash
sideline, thethe
center and small
free throw line.forward will run over to set
on one at a time: finding the perfect
staggered screens for
then sprint to the back of his line the shooting guard – the center setting his just outside the left
spot on their midline, bringing the
block, and the small forward
2. The player receiving the pass will step right underneath the hoop.
platform out early, working n same
3. into
Thethe shooting guard will
court, passing theuse
ballboth
backscreens, sprint outtrajectory
and around to the free throw line
height every time
extended on the toarc
thelooking to receive the pass from the point guard.
Options:
across the court next player in • Work on each point of focus for about
Options:
• theThebackfirst of
option
his line here is the center, receiving the pass
• We on bring
the low themblock. If the
in off the power
sideline so
3. Theforward
next lays
player a good screen
will step up andon his man, this can mean
pass anthey
that easygetlayup, and at thepassing
as
• Thestrong first and postonly option really on this play is the small forward receiving the wing pass for
the ball deep
back acrossposition.
the court, with the
the
• drill catch
If that’s and shoot.the shooting guard should thenthey
unavailable,
run into the ball
look to pass to the power forward at
continuing in this fashion for 2-3
• If thethetopdefense
of the overarc, whohelps onthen
will the look
catchtoand shoot,
shoot, thatorwill
drive, usually
make meanpass
an entry that to
thethe
small
center.
minutes
forward’s man is helping on the perimeter, meaning he might
• Lastly, we can hit the small forward at the top of the arc, either for a catch and shoot orbe available for a duck in to
under
reset the theoffense.
hoop for the easy layup.
24.
1. 3-2 Motionto
Handoff - Screens Away
Ball Screen
Setup:
This isnext
a basic
playmanwill
to man
beginsetwith
that you
the
can run from
shooting guard
side todown
side inand
continuity.
small
forward down in the right and left
We’ll start
corners, in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)
respectively.
the top
The center
of will
the start
arc with
down theonball,
the the
left
shooting
block, andguard
the power
on theforward
right wingwill and
line
the at
up small
the forward
top of the on arc.
the Theleft wing,
point
the power
guard will bring
forward thedown
ball over
on thetheright
half
block,
on the and
righttheside
center
of theoncourt.
the left block.
Figure 1: Handoff to Ball Screen
Execution:
1. The play
pointwill
guard
begin
willwith
begin
theby
point
passing
guard
to dribbling
the shooting
hardguard,
down who
to the
will
right
getwing
openasusing
the a
V-cut, andguard
shooting
Instructions: then heading
sprints uptotothe
meet
small
him.
forward to Coaching
screen away
2. At
to the
the top
same oftime,
the arc.
the power forward will begin to move over to the right lane line
1.2. The
At the
extended. same
player atThe
time,
the shooting
theof
front power
guard
the forward
linewill take
with willthe
come
handoff
over
• Youfrom
andshould
set
the apoint
cross
alwaysguard,
screen
havemaintaining
afor the center,
single his
focus
aspeed,
allowing
ball willand
himgo
toss toright
theget
ballfree
into and
the ball
in front come screen
of his over from
and post
the power
onthat
thetheforward.
players
3. teammate
Thewill
He powerattack
onforward
theopposite
the paint
will then
while flash
the power
sideline, to the forward
free throwrolls
line.
on hard
one toat the hoop.
a time: finding the perfect
Options:
• theTheback
Your first
firstof
option
option here
on
his line this
is the
playcenter,
is the receiving
shooting guard
the pass
attacking
• We on bring
the low
off of
themblock.
the pick.
If the
in off the power
sideline so
3.• The
forward
He should
next lays look
a good
player to create
will screen
step uphisand
on
ownhisshot
passman,orthis
at least
can mean
penetrate
thatanthey
easy
deeplayup,
get enough
and at
comfortableto the
force
very
theleast
passing as
strong
the ball deep
defense back post at
across
to react, position.
the
whichcourt,
pointwith
hethe
can look to hit his roll man for the
they run into the ball easy lay-up.
• drill
for 2-3
minutes
reset the offense.
25.
1. 3-2 Motion -to
Backdoor Screens Away
Ballscreen
Setup:
Hereiswe’ll
This a basic
start
man
with to the
mancenter
set thatin you
the
can run from
middle of theside
paint
to side
andin the
continuity.
power
forward at the top of the arc, lined up
We’ll start
where the in a classic
three point3/2line(3and
out right
2 in)
formation,
lane with the
line extended point
would guard at
intersect.
shooting
The shooting
guard guard
on thewillright
setupwingdown and
in
the right
smallcorner,
forwardandon thethesmall
leftforward
wing,
the power
will take the forward
same downspot on overtheinright
the
block,
left corner.
and the
Lastly,
center
theonpoint
the guard
left block.
will
bring the ball over on the left side of Figure 1: Screens Away
the arc.
Figure 1: PF Backdoor to Pick and Roll
Action
Execution:
Execution:
1. The play
andwill begin with the point guard misdirecting,
screendribbling
V-cut,
Instructions:
forward.
then heading to the small forward to Coaching Tips:for away
away from the him
him, allowing power
to curl
2. As
1.2. The soon
At the asatthis
same happens,
time, theof theline
power center
withwill
forward willsprint
comeout of and
over the paint
set a to set a backfor
cross screen for the
player the front the • You should alwaysscreen the center,
have a single focus
power
aallowing forward.
him to
ball will toss thegetballfree and come
in front of his over and post onthat thethe
players
3. The
The center
3. teammate
power will
thethen
onforward continue
will
opposite then to the
flash
sideline, to top
the of the
free arc, at
throw which point he will set a ball screen
line.
on one at a time: finding the perfect
for the point guard.
2.4. The
Once the ball
player screenthe
receiving haspass
been willset and the point guard has begun to attack, the small
step platform out early, working n same
into the court, passing the ball back allowing the power
forward will space up to the wing, forward to slide over into the short
Options:
•Options:
The first option
the back of his line here is the center, receiving the pass
• We on bring
the lowthemblock. If the
in off the power
sideline so
3. Theforward
next lays a good
player screen
will step up andon his man, this can mean
pass anthey
as
strong
• the
The firstdeep
ball back post
lookacross position.
on this theplay is the
court, power
with the forward on the backdoor cut.
they run into the ball
If that’s
• drill
This is whyunavailable,
continuing the in thisthe
point guardshooting
fashion needs
for 2-3guard should
to dribble then
over to look to pass
the left side –totothe power
allow forward
himself a at
the top
better
minutes of the
passing arc, who
angle. will then look to shoot, drive, or make an entry pass to the center.
• IfLastly, we can
that isn’t hit the
there, he willsmalluseforward at thepick,
the center’s top of the arc,
looking to either
createfor a catch
a shot and shoot
for himself, hitor to
the
center
reset the rolling to the hoop, or kick out to one of the wings spotting up around the arc.
offense.
26.
1. 3-2 Motion
Quick- Screens
Postup Away
Setup:
For this
This is a basic
next play
man towe’ll
man haveset that
one you
big
can run
down low
from
– the
sidecenter,
to side
underneath
in continuity.
the
hoop – and one up top – the power
We’ll start
forward up in
at athe
classic 3/2
top of the(3arc,
outoffset
2 in)
formation,
to withline.
the left lane the point guard at
shooting
The shooting
guardguard
on thewillright
takewing
his spot
and
the the
on smallright
forwardwing,onwith
the theleft wing,
small
the power
forward taking
forward
his ondown
the left
on wing.
the right
The point guard will dribble over on Figure 1: Screens Away
the right side of the court to initiate
the play. Figure 1: Quick Postup
Execution:
1. The play
pointwill
guard
begin
willwith
begin
theby
point
passing
guard
to zipping
the shooting
a passguard,
over towho
thewill
shooting
get open
guard
using
anda
V-cut,sprinting
then and thenover
Instructions: heading
to spot
to the
up on
small
theforward
weak side
to Coaching
screen
of the arc,
away bumping
for him,the
Tips: allowing
small him
forward
to curl
down
to the totop theof corner.
the arc.
1.2. The
At the
The center
same
player atwill
time,
the come theup
front power
of to set
the forward
line a with
back will
screen
comeonover
•theYoupower
andshould
setforward,
a cross
alwaysscreen
who
havewill
afor
then
the use
single center,
focusit to
aestablish
allowing him
deep
ball will toss toposition
theget
ballfree on
and
in front thecome
ofright
his over
block,andatpost
which onthat
point
thetheright
the shooting
block.can guard
players focus on willworking
feed him
3. teammate
The ball.
the power onforward will then
sideline, line.one at a time: finding the perfect
3. then
The sprint
centertowill theposition
back ofhimselfhis line in the high post, ready spotreceive
on their a kickout
midline,or re-postthe
bringing the
2. Thepower forward
player should
receiving thehe passneedwillit.step platform out early, working n same
Options:
• theTheback
first of
power option
forwardhere
his line post
is theup center,
is our first
receiving
and only
the option
pass
• We ononthethis
bring low
play.
themblock. If the
in off the power
sideline so
3.• The
forward
If the shooting
next lays
playera good
guard screen
will step canuphitand
onhimhis inman,
pass stride
this
oncan
themean
backdoor
that anthey
easyforget
layup,
a lay-up and
that’s
comfortableat the
great,
verybut
passing least
as
strong
our
the main
ball deep
backgoal post
hereposition.
across is allowing
the court, with him thea chance to get deep post position
they run into the ball without having to
• drill
If that’s
battle his
unavailable,
continuingman in forthis
it the
the entire
shooting
fashion possession
for 2-3guard should
leadingthenuplook
to it.toIf pass
the defense
to the power
over helps
forwardor isat
the
able top
minutes to fight
of thethrough
arc, who the will
screen
then too
look easily,
to shoot,
we can
drive,still
orget
makehim anon entry
the post
pass up
to by
the passing
center.
• theLastly,
ballwe tocan
the hit the small
center forward him
and allowing at theto top
makeof athe arc, either
high-low entry forpass.
a catch and shoot or to
reset the offense.
27.
1. 3-2 Dummy
Motion -Ball
Screens Away
Screen
Setup:
To begin, the point guard will come
Setup:
over on the right side of the court, with
the power forward up at the top of the
arc in the trail spot.
The shooting guard will line up on the
right wing, and the small forward over
on the left wing. The center will start
down on the left block.
block, and the center on the left block. Figure 1: Dummy Ball Screen
Execution:
1. The point guard will begin this play by dribbling towards the power forward. The idea is
Execution:
to trick the defense into thinking the pick and roll is being run to the left side, then very
quickly running a pick and roll to the right side.
2.
1. TheThe power
point guardforward willwill
beginstepby uppassing
– then toslide
theover to theguard,
shooting right sidewhowithout
will getmaking
open usingany a
illegal
V-cut, contact
Instructions: and thenwith headingthe defenders.
to the small As forward
soon as tothe point away
screen
Coaching guard hashim,
Tips:for dribbled
allowingpast himhimtotocurl
the lefttop
to the sideofofthe thearc. court, the power forward will turn around and set a real ball screen.
This
1.2. The willsame
At the
player queue
at the the
time, front restof
the ofthe
power the player
with movement,
forward
line •with
will come over the
and
You shooting
set
should a cross guard
always screen
havesprinting
afor along
the center,
single focus
the baseline
aallowing him to
ball will toss to fill
theget over
ballfree in the far
and come
in front corner.
of his over and post onthat thetheright block.can focus on working
players
3. At this
3. teammate
The point,
power the opposite
onforward
the pointwillguard
then will crossover,
flash
sideline, to the freeattacking
throw on wide
line.
one at offathe edge.
time: Thethe
finding smallperfect
forward
then sprintwilltoslide
the backto the oftophis of
linethe arc, and the center spotwillonspace
their to the weak
midline, elbow,
bringing the
providing ample room
2. The player receiving the pass will step for the point guard driving and the power forward rolling
platform out early, working n same to the
hoop on the ball side.
Options:
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option
his linehere is the center, receiving the pass
• We on bring
in off the power
sideline so
3. Theforward
next lays
player a good
will step screen up andon his man, this can mean
pass anthey
as
• theThe
strongpoint
ball deep
back guard
postshould
across position. look first
the court, withtothe
penetrate as farthey as heruncan, and next
into the ball to hit his power
forward
• drill
If that’s rolling in
unavailable,
continuing tothisthethe hoop.
shooting
for 2-3
• minutes
If
thethat
topisn’t
of theavailable
arc, who he will
can then
look look
to kick
to to the small
shoot, drive,forward,
or makeshooting
an entry guard,
pass toor thecenter,
center.
who should all be ready to catch and shoot from their respective
• Lastly, we can hit the small forward at the top of the arc, either for a catch and shoot or to positions should the
defense
reset thecollapse.
offense.
Setup:

BASELINE INBOUNDS PLAYS

Beating a set defense from your offense can be very difficult proposition. Easy shots don’t come very easy,
and even when they do, they don’t come very often. That’s why when you have the opportunity to run an
Execution:
inbounds play underneath the hoop or from the sideline, you have to use it to your advantage.
With1.
a couple well timed
The point guardscreens, crispbypassing,
will begin passingandto athe
dash of misdirection,
shooting you will
guard, who can always manufacture
get open using a a
good shot out of a dead ball situation – some teams are so
V-cut, and then heading to the small forward to Coachingconcerned about
screen away for him, allowing him totocurl
it, that they will switch zone
Instructions:
defense to
on the
every inbounds play. Don’t worry – we’ve got designed zone
Tips:
beaters as well.
top of the arc.
1.2. The
At the same
player time,
at the theof
front power forward
• Youandshould
set a cross
alwaysscreen
single focus
It’s alsoaimportant
allowing to remember
him
ball will toss to
theget that
ballfree
in when
and
front of ithis
come comes
overto inbounds
and post onplay, quality
thethe
that right is more
canimportant
block.
players focus onthan quantity.
working
It’s better to have
3. teammate
The power two plays
onforward that your
will then
the opposite team can execute flawlessly
flash to the free throw on
sideline, than
line. having seven that create chaos
one at a time: finding the perfect and
confusion on every call.
Gettinginto
the the
mostcourt,
out ofpassing
your team
themeans taking advantage of every
ball back situation
trajectory you’reevery
height presented
time with, which is
why Options:
learning how to create an easy shot out
across the court to the next player in of the inbounds • Work on each point of focus coach.
should be a top concern for every for about
• the
Theback
first of
option here
• We on bring
the low block.
them If the
in off the power
sideline so
forward
player screen
will step on his
pass anthey
that easyget
as
strong
• drill
for 2-3
minutes
reset the offense.
28.
1. 3-2Baseline
Motion Inbounds
- Screens Away
–Z
Setup:
For this inbounds play, we are going to have our players line up in an offset box, so that it looks
almost like a Z.
Setup:
This is play can work against a man defense, but is designed to attack a zone, specifically the
2-3.

Figure 1: Z Pt. 1, C Cross-Screen Figure 2: Z Pt. 2, PF Dive
Execution:
Execution:
1. When
1.2. The
At the the
same
player inbounder
at time,
the theslaps
front thethe
power
of ball
forward
line withto will
startcome
the play,
over
• You the center
andshould will cut
set a cross
always to the
screen
have middle
afor of
the center,
single focus
the paint,
aallowing and
him to
ball will toss set
theget a screen
ballfree on
and come
in front the man closest to
of his over and post onthatthe shooting
thethe
right guard.
block.can focus on working
players
2. The
The shooting
3. teammate
power guard
onforward
the will then
will
opposite use that
flashscreen
sideline, to theto cutthrow
free out to the
line.
on oneball
at side
a time: corner.
finding the perfect
3. then
As this is happening, the
sprint to the back of his line power forward will dive down the left lane
spot on their midline, line right to the
bringing thehoop
2. Thewhile the small
player forward
receiving the passfills inwill
at step
the left elbow. platform out early, working n same
Options:
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
the lowthemblock.
in off If the
the power
sideline so
•
3. TheWith
forward the
next layscenter
player a goodoccupying
screen
will step the
up and middle
on his
pass defender
man, this can mean of the
that 2-3,
antheyand
easyget the
layup, shooting
and at the
comfortable guard
very least
passing as
dragging
strong
the ball deep the low wing
post position.
back across defender
the court, with the out, there will be a moment when, if timed correctly, the
they run into the ball
power
• drill
If that’s forward
unavailable,
continuing can
in dive
thisthe right for
shooting
fashion through
guard
2-3 the middle
should of the
then lookzone uncovered,
to pass to the power and get hit in at
forward
stride for the lay-up – this is our primary option.
minutes
•• If this iswe
Lastly, unavailable,
can hit thethe small shooting
forwardguardat theistop
available
of the in the
arc, corner
either forand
a catchthe small forward
and shoot or to
will curl around
reset the offense. to the elbow as a safety valve.
29.
1. Baseline Inbounds –
Quick Lob
Setup:
The issetup
This a basic
forman
thistonext
man very
set that
simple
you
can run
yet veryfrom
effective
side to inbounds
side in continuity.
play is
as follows – the power forward will
We’ll startwhile
inbound, in a classic 3/2 (3and
the center out small
2 in)
formation,
forward formwith the on
a stack point
the guard
ball sideat
the topwith
block, of the
the center
arc withon the
top. ball, the
the small
The shooting
forward
guardonand thepoint
left guard
wing,
the both
will powerbeforward
high ondown
the wings,
on thea right
little
block, and
higher thanthe
freecenter
throwonline
theextended.
left block.
Figure 1: Quick Lob
Execution:
1. This
The point
play isguard
very simple,
will begin
andbyrelies
passing
on atocombination
the shooting
ofguard,
catching
whothe
will
defense
get open
off using
guard,aa
V-cut, rub
good andaction
Instructions: then heading
from small
to the
forward
smalland
forward
center,
to Coaching
and
screen
a good
away pass
for him,
Tips: fromallowing
the inbounder
him to curl
to
work.
1.2. The
At the
When the
same
player inbounder
at time,
the theslaps
front power
of thethe forward
lineball,
withthewill
center
comewill
over
• immediately
Youandshould
set a cross
step screen
always down
haveto afor
setthe
singlea center,
focus
adownscreen
allowing himon
ball will toss to
thethe
get
ballsmall
free and
forward’s
in front come
of his over
defender.
and post onthat thetheright block.can focus on working
players
3. teammate
The small
power forward
on forward will
willhead
the opposite then up,
flash
away
sideline, to the
fromfree
thethrow
baseline,
line.
on onepulling his man
at a time: into the
finding the perfect
screen,
and sprint
then then backto the down,
back looking
of his line to catch the lob or bouncespot on pass from
their the power
midline, bringing forward
the and
2. Thego player
straightreceiving
up for the theeasypasslayup.
will step platform out early, working n same
4. into
Whilethethis is happening,
court, passing theboth the shooting guard and
ball back point guard
trajectory heightwill sprint
every timeto their
Options:
respective
across corners
the court to theandnext spotplayer
up behind
in the three•pointWork line.
on each point of focus for about
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
in off the power
sideline so
3.Options:
forward
The next lays
player a good screen
will step on his
pass thatanthey
easyget
as
strong
If that’s
• drill
This playunavailable,
only really
continuing the
in thishas shooting
the one
fashion guard should
scoring
for 2-3 option then
– thelook
quick tolob.
passI the
to the
smallpower
forwardforward
isn’t at
the top
available,
minutes of the
this arc, who
generally will
meansthen look
the to shoot,
center’s man drive,
is or
helping.make an entry pass to the center.
• If Lastly, we can hitthe
that happens, thecenter
small forward at the
should flash totop
the of the
ball arc, either
– while for awon’t
he likely catchhaveand muchshoot of or ato
reset
scoring thechance,
offense.the ball will be safely inbounds and allow you to get into your offense.
30.
1. Baseline Inbounds
3-2 Motion – 1-4
- Screens Low
Away
Setup:
This next inbounds is effective against both zone and man.
The offense will line up in a 1-4 low alignment, with the point guard on the ball side corner and
Setup:
the small forward in the weak side corner.
This
The is a basic
center willman
taketothe
man set that
strong youand the shooting guard will take the weak block.
block

Figure 1: 1-4 Lo Pt. 1, C Cross Screen Figure 2: 1-4 Lo Pt. 2, PG Downscreen
Execution:
Execution:
1. V-cut, andwill
Instructions:
The play then heading
begin to the
with the small
center forward
coming to Coaching
screen
across away tofor
Tips:
the paint sethim, allowing him
a downscreen fortothe
curl
to the topguard,
shooting of thewho arc. will then flash to the ball side elbow to receive the pass from the
1.2. The
At
powerthe
playersame time,
at the
forward. theof
front power forward
the line with will come over• You andshould
set a cross
alwaysscreen
single focus
aallowing
ball will him
toss to
thegetballfree
in and
front come
of his over and post on the
that right
the
2. Immediately after throwing the pass the power forward will receive a screen from the block.
players can focus on working
3. teammate
The
pointpowerguard,onforward
the
allowing willhim
opposite then
to flash
sideline, to the
curl out free the
behind throw line.
on
three one
pointatarca time: finding
on the the corner.
ball side perfect
then sprint to the back of his line
3. After setting the screen, the point guard will slip to the hoop. spot on their midline, bringing the
Options:
Options:
•• the
The first
back
While the option
offirst here
his line is the center, receiving
pass is going to the shooting guard, the pass
• ourWeonprimary
the low
bring themblock. If the
in off
option theispower
here sideline
the three so
3. Theforward
next lays a
player
pointer for inbounder.good
will screen
step up on
and his man,
pass this can mean an
that easy
they layup,
get and
comfortableat the very
passing least
as
strong
the ball deep
back post
across position.
the court, with the
• The inbounder is the power forward here, but the position they run intoimportant
isn’t the ball so much as the
• drill
continuing
players shooting thisthe
in ability shooting
fashion
is. guard should then look to pass to the power forward at
for 2-3
the
• minutes top ofthe
Because thebetter
arc, whotheirwill then look
shooting to shoot,
ability, drive,
the more theordefense
make anwill entry pass toto
be forced the center.
bend to
• Lastly,
help offwe thecan hit the
screen small forward
– which at the
will in turn make topour
of second
the arc, option,
either for thea point
catch guard
and shoot or to
slipping
reset
to thethe hoop offense.
after the screen, more likely to be open.
31.
1. Baseline Inbounds –
Inbounder Stagger
Setup:
This next play will have the offense align in a large box, with the power forward and center both
outside of the arc – the center in the ball side corner, and the power forward on the ball side
wing.
Setup:
The
This shooting
is a basic guard
man towill
man start
setunderneath
that you the hoop, and the small forward will start at the top of
the
can arc.
run from side to side in continuity.

Figure 1: Inbounder Stagger Pt. 1, Figure 2: PG receives Stagger

PF Cross Screen Screen, Cuts to Top of Arc
Execution:
Execution:
V-cut,
1. The and then will
inbounder
Instructions: heading to the
slap the ballsmall forward
to initiate theto screen
play, withaway
Coaching Tips:for
both thehim, allowing
power him
forward to curl
and
to the top
center of thetowards
sprinting arc. the middle of the lane.
At the
1.2. The
The same
center
player time,
atwill
theV-Cuttheout,
front power
of the forward
popping
line with willout
back come over
to the andshould
• corner
You set
to areceive
cross
alwaysscreen
the
have afor
pass, the center,
while
single the
focus
allowing
apower
ball will him to
forward
toss theget
will free
set
ball and
crosscome
inafront his over
ofscreen forand
the post
smallon thethe
forward,
that right
who block.
playerswillcan
curlfocus
out toonthe wing
working
3. teammate
Thethe
on power forward
ballonside. will then
sideline, line.
3. then
Next, the shooting
sprint to the back guardof hisand power forward will set
line staggered
spot on their screens
midline,for the point
bringing the
2. Theguard, who
player will use the
receiving them both
pass willasstep
he sprints out theplatform
middle of outthe paint
early, to the top
working n sameof the
arc the
into to receive the passthe
court, passing fromballthe small forward.
back trajectory height every time
Options:
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
in off the power
sideline so
forward
3.• The next lays a
player good
will screen
step up on
and his man,
pass this can mean an easy
Our primary option is the point guard on the catch and shoot at the top of thepassing
that they layup,
get and
comfortableat the very least
arc, as
strong
the ball deep
back post
across position.
the court, with the
however if the defense over extends attempting to take they itrun intothe
away, thesmall
ball forward should
• drill
If that’s
keep hisunavailable,
continuing
eye oninthe the
thispower shooting
fashion for 2-3
forward, guard
whoshould then
will have look to to
a chance pass
sliptotothe
thepower
hoop.forward at
the
If neither of these options are viable, the point guard can simply take us intotothe
• minutes top of the arc, who will then look to shoot, drive, or make an entry pass theoffense,
center.
• Lastly,
with the wecenter
can hit the small
sliding down forward
to the at the and
block top of
thethe arc, either
shooting guardfor popping
a catch andoutshoot
to theor to
left
reset the offense.
wing, putting us back in a standard 3-2 alignment.
Setup:

SIDELINE INBOUNDS PLAYS

Beating a set defense from your offense can be very difficult proposition. Easy shots don’t come very easy,
and even when they do, they don’t come very often. That’s why when you have the opportunity to run an
Execution:
inbounds play underneath the hoop or from the sideline, you have to use it to your advantage.
With1.
a couple well timed
The point guardscreens, crispbypassing,
will begin passingandto athe
dash of misdirection,
shooting you will
guard, who can always manufacture
get open using a a
good shot out of a dead ball situation – some teams are so
V-cut, and then heading to the small forward to Coachingconcerned about
screen away for him, allowing him totocurl
it, that they will switch zone
Instructions:
defense to
on the
every inbounds play. Don’t worry – we’ve got designed zone
Tips:
beaters as well.
top of the arc.
1.2. The
At the same
player time,
at the theof
front power forward
• Youandshould
set a cross
alwaysscreen
single focus
It’s alsoaimportant
allowing to remember
him
ball will toss to
theget that
ballfree
in when
and
front of ithis
come comes
overto inbounds
and post onplay, quality
thethe
that right is more
canimportant
block.
players focus onthan quantity.
working
It’s better to have
3. teammate
The power two plays
onforward that your
will then
the opposite team can execute flawlessly
flash to the free throw on
sideline, than
line. having seven that create chaos
one at a time: finding the perfect and
confusion on every call.
Gettinginto
the the
mostcourt,
out ofpassing
your team
themeans taking advantage of every
ball back situation
trajectory you’reevery
height presented
time with, which is
why Options:
learning how to create an easy shot out
across the court to the next player in of the inbounds • Work on each point of focus coach.
should be a top concern for every for about
• the
Theback
first of
option here
• We on bring
the low block.
them If the
in off the power
sideline so
forward
player screen
will step on his
pass anthey
that easyget
as
strong
• drill
for 2-3
minutes
reset the offense.
32.
1. 3-2 MotionInbounds
Sideline - Screens– Away
Box
Setup:
Hereisthe
This a basic
players
man willtoline
man upset
in that
a box,youwith the small
can run from
forward downsideon to
theside far in
block,
continuity.
the center on the
near block, and the point guard and power forward
We’ll
out start inthe
beyond a arc,
classic 3/2 (3the
forming outfar2and
in) near corners
formation,
of with the point guard at
the box, respectively.
shooting
The shooting
guard guard
on the willright
act aswing
inbounder.
and
Figure 1: Box Action
Execution:
Execution:
1. V-cut,
This is and
Instructions: then
a very heading
simple to theplay,
inbounds smallusing
forward
twoto screencross
away
Coaching
parallel for him,
Tips:
screen allowing
actions fromhim
thetobigs
curl
to the topto
designed offree
the uparc.the small forward and point guard.
2. The
1.2. At the
The same
player
center time,
atwill
the the
front
set power
his of thewith
low, forward
line will forward
withsmall
the come over andshould
• taking
You setalong
off a crossthescreen
always have afor
baseline the
single center,
to getfocus
out
aallowing
ball will him
toss
to the right corner.to
theget free
ball in and
front come
of his over and post on the
that right
the block.
players can focus on working
3. The
The power
3. teammatepower onforward will
will then
the opposite
forward flash
setsideline,
his to with
high, the free throwguard
the point line.
on onemisdirecting
at a time: finding
inside the perfect
before
then sprint to the back of his
curling back out deep as a safety valve. line spot on their midline, bringing the
Options:
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
in off the power
sideline so
forward
3.• The
The onlylays
next playera good
scoring will screen
step
option up on
thishis
on and man,
pass
play thissmall
is the can mean that
forward anthey
easy
on layup,
a get
catch andshoot
comfortable
and at thepassing
forvery least
three as–
strong
the ball deep
back post
across position.
the court, with the
however he can look to inbound to the center immediately they runafterinto the
the catch
ball if the center is
• drill
If that’s
able unavailable,
continuing
to establish thisthe
in and shooting
fashion
maintain for guard
2-3
good lowshould then look
post position to the
after passscreen.
to the power forward at
the
• minutes top
If the of the
small arc, who
forward isn’twill then look
available, thetopoint
shoot, drive,
guard willorbe
make
as a an entry
safety passout
valve to the
nearcenter.
the
• Lastly, we can hit the small forward at the top of the arc,
inbounder, allowing you to get the ball inbounds and get into your offense. either for a catch and shoot or to
reset the offense.
33.
1. 3-2 Motion
Sideline - Screens
Inbounds Away
– Sideline
Setup:
The sideline stack is a great way to
get the ball inbounds with a variety of
Setup:
scoring options right off the bat.
To setup, the small forward will
inbound, and the center, shooting
guard, and power forward will form a
stack at the top of the arc, weak side to
ball side, respectively.
The point guard will start on his own,
down on the ball side block.
Figure 1: Sideline Stack Figure 2: Sideline Stack

Pt. 1, SF Backdoor Pt. 2, PG getting Double
Screen
Execution:
1. The shooting
point guard
guard
will will
beginpop
byout
passing
of thetomiddle
the shooting
of the stack
guard,towho
receive
will get
the open
inbounds
using
pass.
a
V-cut,
As thisand
passthen
Instructions: is being
heading
made,
to the
the small
point forward
guard will
to Coaching
come
screenup
away
to set
forahim,
Tips: backscreen
allowingon
him
the
tosmall
curl
forward’s
to the topman, of theallowing
arc. him to cut backdoor to the hoop.
1.2. The
At the
Next, the
same
player shooting
time,
at the the
guard
front power
of willline
the forward
begin
withtowill
dribble
comeover
over
• Youtoand
theset
lefta wing,
should cross
alwaysscreen
with
havetheafor
small
the center,
singleforward
focus
afollowing
allowing him
across
ball will toss to
theget
to fill
ballfree
inonfront
and
the come
lefthis
of block.
over and post onthat thethe
players
3. teammate
The center
power onforward
and
thepower willforward
opposite then flash
sideline,willtostep
theup
free
tothrow
set a on
double
line. screen
one at a time:forfinding
the point theguard,
perfect
whosprint
then will useto that screen
the back of to
hiscurl
linearound to the top ofspot the on
arctheir
for amidline,
catch and shoot the
bringing
2. Theopportunity.
player receiving the pass will step platform out early, working n same
4. into
Afterthetheir
court,screen is used,
passing the back
the ball center will dive and the power forward
trajectory will pop.
height every time
Options:
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
in off the power
sideline so
3. Theforward
next lays
playera good screen
will step on his
pass thatanthey
easygetlayup, and at thepassing
as
• If the backdoor
strong cutposition.
from the small forward is there right of the top, hit it – this is out first
the ball deep post
option
• drill
If that’s out of the stack.
unavailable,
for 2-3
• Otherwise,
the top of the we’rearc,looking
who willtothenget the lookpoint guarddrive,
to shoot, on theor catch
make and shootpass
an entry at the top center.
to the of the
minutes
arc.
• If neither of those options are available, then the shooting guard can look at hitting the
reset the offense.
small forward down on the block, or the center diving as well.
34.
1. 3-2Sideline
Motion Inbounds
- Screens –Away
T
Setup:
To setup the ‘T’ inbounds, the players
Setup:
will all gather closely to the inbounder.
Here,
This isthe smallman
a basic forward
to manwillsetform
that the
you
bottom of the
can run from side‘T’, with inthe
to side power
continuity.
forward next up the stack, and the
center at theintop.
We’ll start a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)
The
the point
top of guard
the will
arc stand up near
with the ball, the
the
hash, in line with the center,
shooting guard on the right wing and while the
shooting
the smallguard staysonin the
forward the left
mirrored
wing,
position, just in the backcourt.
Figure 1: T Action Pt. 1 Figure 2: T Action Pt. 2
Execution:
Execution:
Tips:setting
1. The center and power forward will split first, with the center a down screen for the
point guard, and the power forward setting a down screen for the shooting guard.
1.2. The
At the same
player time,
at the theof
front power forward
• You and set a cross screen afor the center,
2. Immediately after setting his first screen, the center will should always
set a back havethis
screen, single focus
one for the
aallowing him to
ball will toss theget ballfree and come
in front of his over and post onthat thetheright block.can focus on working
players
power forward, who will loop back towards the far side of the hoop, looking to catch the
3. teammate
sideline, line.
defense napping.
Options:
across the court to the next player in
Options: • Work on each point of focus for about
•• the
The first option here is the center, receiving the pass on bring
the low block. If the power
Theback of his guard
shooting line and point guard are both very • likely
We to be them
wide in off
open the
from sideline so
this action,
3. Theforward
next lays a
player good
will screen
step up on
and his man,
pass this can mean an easy layup, and at the very least
but it’s best to hold off on making the pass for a half a second longer than you would as
that they get comfortable passing
strong
the ball deep
back post
across position.
the
normally, as we want tocourt,
see if with the the defensethey
can catch asleeprunand
intoget
thethe
ballpower forward on
• drill
fashion for guard
2-3 should then look to pass to the power forward at
the backdoor cut towards the hoop.
the top of the arc, who will then look to shoot, drive, or make an entry pass to thedown
center.
• minutes
If that isn’t there, the small forward should look to hit the shooting guard cutting
court, or make the safe pass back to the point guard in the backcourt.
reset the offense.
35S.
1.
Sideline Inbounds – SG
Stagger
Setup:
For this
This is a basic
next play,
man toyour
man small
set that
forward
you
can inbound,
will run from side
whiletothe
side
shooting
in continuity.
guard
sets up on the left block and the point
We’ll start
guard in aon
sets up classic 3/2 block.
the right (3 out 2 in)
the top
The centerof will
the start
arc with
in thethe
right
ball,
corner
the
shooting
and the power
guard onforward
the right
will wing
beginand
at
the top
small
of the
forward
arc. on the left wing,
Figure 1: SG Stagger Action
Execution:
Execution:
Tips:
1. To start the play, the point guard will step into the paint to set the first of two stagger
screens for the shooting guard, with the second coming from the center.
1.2. The
At the same
player time,
at the theof
front power forward
• You andshould
set a cross
always screen afor the center,
2. The shooting guard will sprint out to the right corner, looking to catchhave single
and shoot forfocus
aallowing him to
ball will toss thegetballfree and come
thethe
players
three.
3. teammate
the opposite flash to the free throw line.
sideline,
3. After setting the screen for the shooting guard, theon oneguard
point at a time: finding athe
will receive perfect
downscreen
at the dotted line from the power forward, allowing him to curl up to the top of the arc for
the three.
Options:
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
the low
themblock. If the
in off the power
sideline so
forward
3.• The next lays a good
player will screen
step up on his
and man, this can mean
pass thatanthey
easyget
as
Our first option is the shooting guard coming off the stagger in the corner.
strong
the ball deep
back post position.
across the court, with the theyifrun
• This should produce a high percentage look, especially theinto
pointtheguard
ball and center lay
• drill
fashion for guard should then look to pass to the power forward at
2-3
good screens.
• minutes
The point guard will also act as a second option at the top of the key – but if he isn’t there
for the catch and shoot, he should continue running through towards the ball to give the
reset the offense.
inbounder an easier entry pass.
Setup:

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At the same
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front power forward
• You andshould
set a cross
alwaysscreen
single focus
aallowing him to
ballfree and come
in front of his over and post onthatthethe
players
3. teammate
sideline, line.
Options:
• theTheback
first of
option here
• We on bring
in off the power
sideline so
3. Theforward
next lays a good
player screen
will step on his
pass thatanthey
easygetlayup, and at thepassing
as
strong
• drill
for 2-3
minutes
reset the offense.

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3-2 Motion - Screens Away

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

Execution: SET PLAYS 26

Inside this resource, we’ve provided a comprehensive collection of proven

The book is divided into five chapters:

1. Man to Man Offense

Each play includes the following sections:

• Difficulty: a rating (from one to five) indicating the experience/skill

Ready to go? Let's get started!

Shooting Guard (or 2): this player is your secondary ballhandler,

PG Player cuts without the ball

PG Player dribbles with the ball

PG Player passes to another player

PG Player sets a screen

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

Figure 1: Block Stack Pt. 1 Figure 2: Block Stack Pt. 2

Figure 1: Give and Go Pt. 1 Figure 2: Give and Go Pt. 2

Figure 1: PG Corner Fill Figure 2: Corner Pick and Roll

Power Forward Fill

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in) formation,

Two Man Game

Figure 2: Two Man Game

But fear not! There are many ways to beat a zone.

Figure 1: Wing Ballscreen Pt. 1, SG Figure 2: Wing Ballscreen Pt. 2, C

Figure 1: Overload 1 Pt. 1, Wing Feed, Figure 2: Overload 1 Pt. 2, C

Figure 1: Rodeo Pt. 1 Figure 2: Rodeo Pt. 2 Figure 3: Rodeo Pt. 3, PG SG

To begin, the shooting guard will start in the right

The power forward and center will stack on the

The center will start on the left elbow,

Figure 1: Curl/Downscreen Combo

Instructions: Coaching Tips:

The point guard will bring the ball over

Figure 1: Double Ball Screen

The center will start on the left block,

We’ll start inwill

Figure 1: Baseline Stagger Screen

Figure 1: Handoff to Ball Screen

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

BASELINE INBOUNDS PLAYS

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

Figure 1: Z Pt. 1, C Cross-Screen Figure 2: Z Pt. 2, PF Dive

Figure 1: Quick Lob

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

Figure 1: 1-4 Lo Pt. 1, C Cross Screen Figure 2: 1-4 Lo Pt. 2, PG Downscreen

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

Figure 1: Inbounder Stagger Pt. 1, Figure 2: PG receives Stagger

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

SIDELINE INBOUNDS PLAYS

Figure 1: Box Action

Figure 1: Sideline Stack Figure 2: Sideline Stack

Figure 1: T Action Pt. 1 Figure 2: T Action Pt. 2

Figure 1: SG Stagger Action

We’ll start in a classic 3/2 (3 out 2 in)

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