Special basketball plays

A special alley-oop combines screens and high passes to launch a teammate toward the rim. Used to surprise the defense and score spectacularly.

Two players set consecutive screens to free a shooter or ball handler. Very useful for creating open shots or unexpected drives.

The passer fakes looking one way while passing to another teammate. Confuses the defense and can generate open shots or drives.

A fake pass is made to one player so another cuts behind the defender to receive the ball. Useful for quick baskets or breaking tight defenses.

A screen is faked to mislead the defense and free another player. Effective for creating confusion and open shots.

Yes, rapid and surprising movements are planned to free the best shooter or create an alley-oop. Precise execution under pressure is key.

A high pass that goes over defenders, allowing a teammate to finish near the rim. Used to surprise dense or tall defenses.

The ball is quickly passed to the opposite side of the court, skipping the intermediate defense. Creates space and open perimeter shots.

Consecutive screens are set to free a shooter or driving player. Ideal to confuse rigid defenses.

The area is cleared so a player can create their own shot creatively using fakes or surprise screens. Increases scoring chances under pressure.

A player fakes moving one way then cuts in the opposite direction toward the rim. Confuses the defense and can generate an easy pass or open shot.

Screens, quick passes, and fan cuts are used to free the shooter. Ideal for three-point shots in crucial moments.