February 22, 2012

Baseline vs. Zone

These baseline out of bounds plays work best when inbounding the basketball against a zone defense such as the 2-3, 1-3-1, or any other type of zone defense your opponent throws at you. Hoops U. Insider members get even more baseline inbounds plays vs. zone defenses! Become an Insider -- Join Now!

Line Play

Line Play

When the official hands the ball to #3, #2 pops out to the corner, #5 screens the middle zone defender, #4 flashes to the low block vacated by the defenders, and #1 flares deep as a safety valve. … [Read more...]

3 Across

3 Across

1) This baseline out of bounds play can be run against zone defenses in order to get an open jump shot or layup. The flashes and misdirections create open scoring opportunities. O5 = post and … [Read more...]

7 / 7-Up

7-Up Inbounds Play

7 (and the 7-Up variation) are simple baseline inbounds plays you can run against a zone defense. The hard flashes often create open layup opportunities and once the defense sags to stop that, an … [Read more...]