Terminology - Formation: Box
04/22/2016Another common formation with the opportunity for multiple sets and counters, the Box formation is common in screen the screener sets. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawAnother common formation with the opportunity for multiple sets and counters, the Box formation is common in screen the screener sets. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThis is a common series that is designed to get all 4 players even, with multiple entries. This can be either high or low, and if it is low it is typically designed for a isolation set. 1-4 high is a great formation because you can have up to 4 entries, so if one elbow is denied you can go to the opposite elbow or wing. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThis is a common series that is designed to get all 4 players even, with multiple entries. This can be either high or low, and if it is low it is typically designed for a isolation set. 1-4 high is a great formation because you can have up to 4 entries, so if one elbow is denied you can go to the opposite elbow or wing. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawBecause of the complex nature of the ball screen action, 1 on 0 practice is insufficient for true mastery of the skill. This drill is a learning drill because it allows the offense to have an advantage by playing against a recovering defender guarding the screener. 1 still must place their defender into the screen, and then deals with reading the next defender and making the choice to shoot, pass, or drive. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe ball screen is an offensive concept that is used frequently at all levels of basketball. Because of the popularity of this action, it then becomes vital that coaches teach the intricacies of the action to their players. Here is a drill that teaches the two basic levels of ball screen play. See More
Favorite Send to FastDraw#PressureManTips On-ball defenders - Make every attempt not to allow middle drives through the elbow from the wing! BUT if/when they do occur, "Top I" always helps! There are two options available: Trap at elbow Fly Switch For more on the step-by-step implementation of a pressure man-to-man defensive system... See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawInnovative BLOB set by the Raptors. Most teams that run a double rip set usually run it for a bigger player. The Raptors run it here for a point guard. This can be a great action for teams who have bigger guards or who are looking to take advantage of a mismatch in the post. The Raptors have their 5 man set the first screen which is not an easy action to guard as majority of teams do not switch 1-5 and X1 has to fight over two screens. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe Cavs ran this out of a timeout with LeBron James at the 4 and Kevin Love at the 5. The Pistons switched the 4/5 screen, but X1 did not switch off the downscreen quick enough to get to Love. He missed the shot here, but got a clean look. This can be a great ATO SLOB action for smaller teams/team with a big who can shoot. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawAnother well designed SLOB from the Hornets. This play is effective because it has many options that the defense has to worry about. By having Jefferson catch the ball outside the three-point line, Batum has plenty of room to take the handoff and go all the way to the rim. By having so much action going on, no defender is just standing around waiting to help – everyone has to worry about their man. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawOne of the Hornets favorite sets in the half court can be just as effective as a SLOB. The Hornets set it up by making Batum’s defender fight through false action zipper screens, and then come right back and make him fight through stagger screens. Batum scores here but the play has many options. Your point guard can take it to the rim right away off the ballscreens. If you have a big man who can shoot, have him pop after the stagger screen because if his man switches or overhelps, he could be wide open for a three-pointer. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawA very well designed late game SLOB play by the Thunder. For coaches looking to run this set, I believe it is important to make sure your best ball-handler/playmaker is coming off the double ballscreen, as this will make the man guarding the second screener to show/hedge out because he has to respect the ball-handler on the drive/shot and this rotation could make him late getting back to his own man. This is also effective if the defense is switching, because now the man coming off the fade screen has a mismatch. The Thunder do a great job here clearing out the side so that if Durant does not have a shot, he has plenty of room to take his man. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawDown 4 with 14 seconds left against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2, Oklahoma Thunder ran this ATO SLOB getting a catch and shoot 3 for Kevin Durant. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe OKC Thunder ran this play late in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2. Russell Westbrook ended up getting wide open catch and shoot from Kevin Durant off pin-down. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThis play also takes advantage of a team that is going to front the post. The Suns ran this play the past few seasons. Houston runs it here and gets exactly what they want. The curl helps occupy the defense’s attention, giving enough time for 5 to spin and catch the lob before his defender can recover. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawHere is a zone set play used by Syracuse in the Women's Final Four. They loop the point guard to the wing while sending a runner to the corner for a shot. See More
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