From a box set formation, this baseline out of bounds play works best against a zone defense, particularly a 2-3 zone defense. By making use of cutting and screening actions, a defender is left with the choice of which player to defend, thereby giving a great opportunity at an open shot. This can also be...
Box Cutbacks
Lob Two Downscreens
This baseline out of bounds playis best run against zone defenses. The initial action creates a lob opportunity that, if unavailable, leads into two downscreens to create an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O4 pops out to the ballside corner. O3 fades behind the zone on the weak side and...
Box Cross Screen Play
Box Up Diagonal Play
From the box set, this out of bounds play gives the inbounds passer options of passing to each teammate. The main goal, however, is a screen-the-screener action to create a layup. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 sets an upscreen for O2 who cuts out to the weakside corner. O4 steps into...