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

FAQ: Basketball Plays for Half-Court Offense

Basketball play what is a loop?, step 1: initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space
Initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space.
STEP 1

Initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space.

Basketball play what is a loop?, step 2: 4 blocks the defender, opening space for cuts, drives, or shots
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 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.

Basketball play what is a loop?, step 3:
STEP 3

Basketball play what is a loop?, step 4: players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options
Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.
STEP 4

Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.

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