Inbound basketball plays

A sideline play is a tactical action from a sideline inbound. It allows the game to resume with coordinated movements to get a shot or immediate offensive advantage.

In the Box play, four players form a square. From there, cross screens or cuts to the ball are executed to free a shooter or create a lane to the basket.

The Stack formation places several players vertically near the ball. It allows quick options through consecutive screens or explosive separations.

Zipper action on sideline plays uses a vertical cut from baseline to top after a screen. Ideal to start offensive plays after a sideline inbound.

The triangle sideline play creates a triangular space with three players, generating clear passing lanes and cuts to the basket. Used for quick shots or fakes.

It means a player screens a teammate who previously screened another. It is effective to surprise the defense and free shooters.

The passer throws a high pass to a teammate cutting to the basket for a direct finish. Used when the defense is focused on the ball.

Misdirection plays use fakes or screens to divert attention from the ball. Perfect for creating a surprise shot or open interior pass.

Quick hitter plays aim for an immediate shot or interior pass. Common in the last seconds of possession or after timeouts.

Yes, many sideline plays include cuts to the baseline to exploit gaps in the defense. The goal is to surprise and create a close-to-basket option.

Yes, some sideline plays use fakes, false screens, or simulated passes to confuse opponents. Usually employed in decisive moments.

Quick and well-coordinated plays are prioritized to free a shooter. The goal is to get a shot within two seconds of the inbound.