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This is a twist on a classic 4-Low inbounds play to get a shooter a look off a double stagger or to get a playmaker the ball after screens/a handoff. See More
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This set that incorporates Princeton split actions offers some tough-to-guard actions on both sides of the floor. See More
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This simple backdoor play can be run out of a timeout or if a team is taking away one of your better players. See More
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Box Corner 3 can be run against a zone defense in inbounds situations - spreading out the defense opens up opportunities to slip into gaps against the zone. See More
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Box BLOB runs an uncommon elevator type action to get the ball going to the rim. This play has a lot of options and it's dificult for the defense to cover everything effectively. See More
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Box is a classic play run by a lot of teams across the country. This screen-the-screener action has been around awhile and go for good reason...it produces open shots! See More
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This was run by Boston when Brad Stevens was the coach. This play allows 1 to get the ball coming downhill and to make a play during an end of game situation. See More
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Use this play to attack a zone defense during inbounds situations. See More
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"Arkansas Shake" is a good set if your player who is replacing is not a great shooter. This puts them in a good position to drive the ball right off the catch and attack the rim. See More
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"A" is a great flex-based quick hitter with a few extra options. See More
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4v3/3v2 Shooting is a great drill to teach your players to move the ball, find an advantage, use ball fakes, and get an open shot. It's also a good drill to teach defensive skills such as anticipation, stunting, and communication. See More
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4 Low Clear BLOB gets the ball in the hands of a driver early and clears out space for them to get to the rim and make a play. This is a good set to get your best player the ball right off of inbounds and into attack mode. See More
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4 Low Ball Screen BLOB is a simple and effective way to flow immediately into a ball screen situation after inbounds. See More
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34 Overload is a penetration isolation set to get a good driver heading downhill with the ball. When driving, 3 will have options to score, hit a post player if there is help, or kick out to a shooter in the corner. See More
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3 Away Iso is a quick hitter that can be used to try and steal a quick bucket. The action away from the ball temporarily distracts the help defenders, allowing the ball handler an opening to get to the rim in a 1v1 matchup. See More
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