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End of game plays - Laettner Does It Again

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You want to use this play with less than 3 seconds on the clock on an inbound for the last shot of the game.

Laettner Does It Again play was used to win the NCAA Championship in 1992 by Duke. It is a play designed to create an open shot with a quick, strong pass to the corner.

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Play End of game plays - Laettner Does It Again , STEP 1: 1 – Shooter – located on the wing opposite the team’s basket

STEP 1

1 – Shooter – located on the wing opposite the team’s basket.
2 – Shooter – located on the wing opposite the 1.
3 – Best Long Passer – Located out of bounds at the opposite end.
4 – Best jumper who can shoot – Located near the free throw line by the basket.
5 – Shooter – located near half court.
Play End of game plays - Laettner Does It Again , STEP 2: 1

STEP 2

1. One and two will sprint down court as the baseball pass is being thrown.
2. The 4 will get position on his man so he is in good position to catch the baseball pass.
Play End of game plays - Laettner Does It Again , STEP 3: 3

STEP 3

3. If the 4 doesn’t think he can get a good shot off, he can quickly pass it to the streaking 1 or the 5 man who will be trailing the play.
4. If he shoots, player 4 must quickly turn and shoot a jumper. The 2 man will crash the boards in hopes of getting a quick tip in as time expires.