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Structured half-court attack with precise ball circulation The goal is to bring the ball close to the hoop for a safe shot.

#Special basketball plays

FAQ: Basketball Plays for Special and Surprise Tactics

Simple Down - STEP 1: Players are positioned at key points on the court, seeking offensive and defensive balance
Players are positioned at key points on the court, seeking offensive and defensive balance.
STEP 1

Players are positioned at key points on the court, seeking offensive and defensive balance.

Simple Down - STEP 2: <div>Exteriors try to receive
Exteriors try to receive. They have several options:
  • Curl using the inside screens
  • Cut from below Stagger Screen for both exteriors and move outside for reception
  • Fake bottom screen, reception feint.
STEP 2

Exteriors try to receive. They have several options:
  • Curl using the inside screens
  • Cut from below Stagger Screen for both exteriors and move outside for reception
  • Fake bottom screen, reception feint.

Simple Down - STEP 3: <div>In this diagram, it is Curl rizo
In this diagram, it is Curl rizo. We can delay the release trying for one exterior to cut first and then the other exterior shortly after, and see the possibility of an inside pass.
STEP 3

In this diagram, it is Curl rizo. We can delay the release trying for one exterior to cut first and then the other exterior shortly after, and see the possibility of an inside pass.

Simple Down - STEP 4: <div>Once passed to one of the exteriors, passer screens the weak side for a possible pass to 2</div>
Once passed to one of the exteriors, passer screens the weak side for a possible pass to 2
STEP 4

Once passed to one of the exteriors, passer screens the weak side for a possible pass to 2

Simple Down - STEP 5: <div>5 looks to receive from 3, but if not, plays Cross Screen between the inside players
5 looks to receive from 3, but if not, plays Cross Screen between the inside players.
STEP 5

5 looks to receive from 3, but if not, plays Cross Screen between the inside players.

Simple Down - STEP 6: <div>Passing options:</div><div>2
Passing options:
2.- To player 2 coming off the screen:
  • Reception for catch & shoot
  • Triangle with inside players
  • Ball reversal continuing with 1 
4 and 5.  Reception for inside game of 4 or pass to 5 continuing to high post 
STEP 6

Passing options:
2.- To player 2 coming off the screen:
  • Reception for catch & shoot
  • Triangle with inside players
  • Ball reversal continuing with 1 
4 and 5.  Reception for inside game of 4 or pass to 5 continuing to high post 

Simple Down - STEP 7: <div>In this situation, pass to 5 to form a triangle with 4
In this situation, pass to 5 to form a triangle with 4.
But if no pass is found, 5 runs BD quickly with 3, 4 opens to the strong side corner
STEP 7

In this situation, pass to 5 to form a triangle with 4.
But if no pass is found, 5 runs BD quickly with 3, 4 opens to the strong side corner

Simple Down - STEP 8:
STEP 8