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Box (Baseline)

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Basketball play box (baseline), step 1: each player is located strategically to maximize effectiveness in the first phase of the attack
Each player is located strategically to maximize effectiveness in the first phase of the attack.
STEP 1

Each player is located strategically to maximize effectiveness in the first phase of the attack.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 2: 3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 2

3 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 3: 5 executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow
5 executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow. 4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.
STEP 3

5 executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow. 4 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 4:
STEP 4

Basketball play box (baseline), step 5:
STEP 5

Basketball play box (baseline), step 6: center places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
Center places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 6

Center places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 7:
STEP 7

Basketball play box (baseline), step 8: initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes
Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.
STEP 8

Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 9:
STEP 9

Basketball play box (baseline), step 10: 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.
STEP 10

2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 11:
STEP 11

Basketball play box (baseline), step 12: point guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
Point guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 12

Point guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Basketball play box (baseline), step 13: 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 13

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

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