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Simple Down (2)

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5-vs-5 structured offense with strategic planning.
Generated from Simple Down, created by Jacobo Varela Aldao

#Special basketball plays

FAQ: Basketball Plays for Special and Surprise Tactics

Simple Down (2) - STEP 1: The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play
The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.
STEP 1

The initial setup is organized to create synergy between movements, screens, and passes for the opening play.

Simple Down (2) - 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 (2) - 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 (2) - 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 (2) - 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 (2) - STEP 6: <div>4 and 5 look to receive
4 and 5 look to receive. 5 high post and 4 low post. If the ball doesn’t arrive, we play with 5 BD with 3

STEP 6

4 and 5 look to receive. 5 high post and 4 low post. If the ball doesn’t arrive, we play with 5 BD with 3

Simple Down (2) - STEP 7: <div>Playing BD, 5 will continue inside:<br>Possible situations:</div><ol><li>JCB drives to the basket</li><li>JCB then passes to 5</li><li>JCB passes outside to create a triangle with 2 or 3</li><li>JCB passes to 4, who occupies strong side space for an outside shot
Playing BD, 5 will continue inside:
Possible situations:
  1. JCB drives to the basket
  2. JCB then passes to 5
  3. JCB passes outside to create a triangle with 2 or 3
  4. JCB passes to 4, who occupies strong side space for an outside shot.

STEP 7

Playing BD, 5 will continue inside:
Possible situations:
  1. JCB drives to the basket
  2. JCB then passes to 5
  3. JCB passes outside to create a triangle with 2 or 3
  4. JCB passes to 4, who occupies strong side space for an outside shot.

Simple Down (2) - STEP 8: 4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 8

4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Simple Down (2) - STEP 9:
STEP 9

Simple Down (2) - STEP 10:
STEP 10

Simple Down (2) - STEP 11:
STEP 11

Simple Down (2) - STEP 12: 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 12

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