What is a LOOP?
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What is a LOOP?

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It involves performing three staggered and consecutive indirect screens (triple stagger) for a good shooter.

In our diagrams nº4, nº5, and nº3 (in this order), they block nº2 to allow a three-point shot after the pass from nº1.

#Half-court basketball plays

STEP 1 Initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space.
STEP 2 4 blocks the defender, opening space for cuts, drives, or shots. 5 sets a strong screen to free a teammate and create close-range scoring opportunities. Small forward sets a precise screen helping a teammate penetrate towards the basket. Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.
STEP 3
STEP 4 Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.
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