February 22, 2012

Last Second Plays

If you are looking for a basketball play designed to score in the final seconds of a half or game, here you go! Whether it's a full court play, a quick hitter, or an inbounds play, these last second basketball plays are designed to help you win at the end of the game! For even more Last Second Plays and other end-of-game tactics to help your team win more games, see what we have at Hoops U. Insider.

K-Love 3 Play

Kevin Love Game Winner

This last second sideline out of bounds play was run by the Minnesota Timberwolves in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers on January 20, 2012. In a tie game with 1.5 seconds left, Kevin Love hit … [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...]

Fade Double for ’3′

Fade Double for '3'

Overview: This sidecourt inbounds play is going to be most effective during last second situations such as end of game, half, or quarter. When the inbounds passer (3) receives the ball from the … [Read more...]

Sidecourt Front Court Wall

Sidecourt Front Court Wall

1) This sidecourt inbounds play is run in the front court to get that last-second basket. As the play begins, O2 cuts to the backcourt, and the low player, O3, breaks up toward the ball. It is hoped … [Read more...]

Sidecourt Pressure Stack

Sidecourt Pressure Stack

This play takes advantage of a basic stack play, but under conditions where the defense is really denying the inbounds pass. Players O4 and O5 line up in a stack free throw line high on the ball … [Read more...]

2 Corner Set

2 Corner Set 1

1) The '2 Corner Set' is designed to get a quick shot, especially in the clutch. The opening set begins with O1 at the point, O2 and O3 in the corners, and O4 and O5 stacked side-by-side at the free … [Read more...]