May 26, 2012

Diamond Press Zone Defense

Diamond Press Zone Defense

Diamond 3: Full Court Rules for Top or Point Person - X1 Number one priority - no penetration down the middle. Keep pressure on the ball at all times. (Note: Even though the pickup point of … [Read more...]

High-Low Post Play

High-Low Post Play

The high-low post play is designed to get a quick high or low post scoring opportunity for the post players. 1) The set begins with 4 and 5 in a tight stack at the free throw line. 2 and 3 are … [Read more...]

Half Court Trap Attack Zone Offense

Half Court Trap Attack Offense

This half court press attack zone offense works great against those half court zone traps you will see from time to time, especially the 1-3-1 half court trap. It is a simple offense to run with a few … [Read more...]

3 on 3 Full Court Drill

3 on 3 Full Court Drill

Purpose: To develop transition defense skills in a 3 on 3 situation. This drill also allows the offensive players to work on offensive transition. Drill 1: 3 on 3 Full Court Drill starts with the … [Read more...]

High Screen for Jump Shot

High Screen for Jump Shot

This out of bounds play works well against any zone, but especially against a 2-3 zone defense. When the official hands the basketball to #3, 31 cuts to the ballside corner. #4 sets a screen, and … [Read more...]

High Stack Double Screen

High Stack Double Screen

The high stack is used to get the basketball into play. The low double screen and three point shot should be utilized at special times, such as to start a half or when a 3-pointer may be needed. #1 … [Read more...]

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...]

Lob Play or ’3′

Lob Play or 3

When the official hands the ball to #1, #5 sets a screen for #4 for a potential lob pass in front of the basket. #5 opens up to the basketball after setting the screen. #3 sets a flare screen for … [Read more...]

Get Basketball to Half Court Plays

Get Basketball to Half Court Plays

1) Play 1 The following diagrams are for 2 different plays that can be used at an end of game situation when there are just a few seconds left. If there is enough time left, as well as a time-out … [Read more...]

Full Court Touchdown Play

Full Court Touchdown Play

1) TOUCHDOWN PLAY This play is run from the far end line against a man-to-man defense. It starts with all five offensive players in the back court. This play is especially good when 1's defender … [Read more...]

Full Court Step In Foul Play

Full Court Step In Foul Play

O1 takes the ball out of bounds after the opposition has scored. O2 is at the free throw line, O4 is in the backcourt on the inbound passer's right side, O5 is at midcourt, and O3 is away from the … [Read more...]

Box Set Lob Plays

Box Lob Plays

1) Version 1 O1 dribbles to the right wing as O5 screens down for O2. As O2 catches the pass at the top from O1, O3 sets a backscreen for O4 for the lob.   2) Version 2 O1 … [Read more...]