This ball screen set that utilizes a mid pick and roll from the top begins in the box set formation. From the box set, this play will create a lot of open space for the pick-and-roll to be quite effective. From the box set formation, O4 cuts hard from the low block to the wing area. O1 passes to O4 and then cuts through to the ballside corner. As O4 receives the pass, O5 steps across the lane to set a screen on O2's defender. O2 curls around the screen and down the lane looking for a … [Read more...]
Double Down Backscreen Lob Play
From a 1-4 high set, this basketball play gives you an opportunity to throw a lob over the top of the defense for an easy basket ... slam dunk or layup! Players set up in 1-4 high set. O1 brings the ball across midcourt and starts dribbling to his left. At the same time, O2 and O5 dive down to set a double screen for O3 who is cutting from the weakside to the ballside wing. O1 makes the pass to O3. As O3 is receiving the pass, O4 takes a few steps into the lane and then sets a backscreen … [Read more...]
Georgia Wing Pick-and-Roll
The Georgia Wing Pick-and-Roll play can be run as a quick hitter and even as a continuity. We won't categorize it as a continuity but it allows for continuity because as the ball gets reversed, the pick-and-roll can be executed from each side of the court. Ideally, however, it's going to create a scoring opportunity on the first or second screen. The players set up as shown (or O2 and O3 can set at the elbows and pop out to receive the pass). O1 initiates the play by passing to O2 on the … [Read more...]
5-on-5 Transition Scramble
Purpose: To work on making good, quick offensive and defensive transitions, especially when tired. To practice smart decision-making in transition. To practice dealing with chaotic and unplanned situations. To improve conditioning and build stamina. Drill: Divide into two teams for a full-court scrimmage. Five players from each team are on the court. A coach or manager is on each sideline at midcourt. Drill begins in the halfcourt with the offense attempting to score against the defense. … [Read more...]
Box Cross Double Down Play
This play from the box set formation does a nice job in creating two potential scoring opportunities. While the first option will most likely be defended, the second option often creates an open jump shot. The players set up in the box set formation, as shown. The play can be run to either side, but it should be noted that the player on the opposite low block from the point guard should be able to score in the low post and the player on the same side as the point guard should be able to … [Read more...]
Team Blitz Drill
Purpose: A continuous fast break drill that focuses on transition offense and defense and forces players to make quick decisions. Drill: The Team Blitz starts with a line of players along each sideline (team 1 and team 2). Three members of Team 1 start on the court at the top of the key area, middle player with the basketball. Two members of Team 2 start in the opposite lane from Team 1 and are ready to defend. To start, Team 1 begins dribbling down the court in an attempt to score … [Read more...]
Basic Pick-and-Roll Play from 2-1-2 Set
This is a basic pick-and-roll play from out of a 2-1-2 formation. The main purpose in running a pick-and-roll is to create size and speed mismatches. This play is simple to run as it can be executed at all levels of play to create a mismatch which will lead to an excellent scoring opportunity. For more pick-and-roll basketball plays from a variety of sets and formations, check out our members-only Pick-and-Roll plays. This particular pick-and-roll play begins with O1 initiating it with … [Read more...]
Secure Basketball Fast Break Layup Drill
Purpose: This is a simple enough basketball drill but it covers an important, often overlooked aspect of transition basketball -- securing the loose ball! Points are often given away because what should be an easy grab and finish for a layup winds up in players booting the ball, travelling, or turning it over in some fashion. This basketball transition drill specifically works on securing a loose ball and then dribbling hard to finish with a layup. Drill: Players form 2 lines as shown, with … [Read more...]
Mali Box Set Play
This basketball play run out of the box set is designed to give one of your best penetrating players open space for something going to the basket. The players start in the box set formation as shown below. The player who will receive the basketball from the point guard should be in the left low block position. The point guard, O1, dribbles toward the left wing area. As he dribbles left, O3 cuts up and around O5, receiving the short pass from O1. At the same time, O2 is clearing to the … [Read more...]
Flex to Staggered Screen Play
The Flex to Staggered Screen basketball play is designed as a quick hitter from your flex set to create an opportunity for your shooting guard. As you run the flex a few times, O3's defender will start concentrating on defending the backscreen and flex cut across the lane. This play sets him up to be picked off by the staggered screen going the opposite direction. Find more Flex Actions in The Members playbook. You can also learn more about the Basic Flex Offense here at Hoops U. The … [Read more...]