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Play from defensive rebound to offensive movement

#Fast-break basketball plays

FAQ: Basketball Plays for Fast Breaks and Quick Transitions

Basketball play transi , step 1: <div>transition after rebound, player 1 offering for the ball below the free throw line
Transition after rebound, player 1 offering for the ball below the free throw line.
STEP 1

Transition after rebound, player 1 offering for the ball below the free throw line.

Basketball play transi , step 2:
STEP 2

Basketball play transi , step 3: 5 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow
5 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 5 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 3

5 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 5 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball play transi , step 4: <div>if there was no pass to 5’s cut, 2 and 3 switch positions (spacing) and 5 moves to the low post on the weak side
If there was no pass to 5’s cut, 2 and 3 switch positions (spacing) and 5 moves to the low post on the weak side.
STEP 4

If there was no pass to 5’s cut, 2 and 3 switch positions (spacing) and 5 moves to the low post on the weak side.

Basketball play transi , step 5: <div>pass from 1 to 2 at the top to continue the play
Pass from 1 to 2 at the top to continue the play.
STEP 5

Pass from 1 to 2 at the top to continue the play.

Basketball play transi , step 6: <div>after the pass, 1 goes to set a screen for 4 to attempt a cut
After the pass, 1 goes to set a screen for 4 to attempt a cut. If there’s a pass, perfect, it finishes.
STEP 6

After the pass, 1 goes to set a screen for 4 to attempt a cut. If there’s a pass, perfect, it finishes.

Basketball play transi , step 7: <div>if there was no pass, 2 plays the pass to 3
If there was no pass, 2 plays the pass to 3. 1 spreads to the corner filling space, and 5 goes to the low post, even stepping on the baseline.
STEP 7

If there was no pass, 2 plays the pass to 3. 1 spreads to the corner filling space, and 5 goes to the low post, even stepping on the baseline.

Basketball play transi , step 8: <div>2 moves to the weak side 45°, and we already have a 2v2 set up with 3 and 5 on one side
2 moves to the weak side 45°, and we already have a 2v2 set up with 3 and 5 on one side.
STEP 8

2 moves to the weak side 45°, and we already have a 2v2 set up with 3 and 5 on one side.

Basketball play transi , step 9: <div>if a pass to the low post (5) is possible, perfect
If a pass to the low post (5) is possible, perfect. If not, 5 comes up to set a ball screen for 3 towards the middle, then rolls. It can finish with 3 or with 5’s roll.
STEP 9

If a pass to the low post (5) is possible, perfect. If not, 5 comes up to set a ball screen for 3 towards the middle, then rolls. It can finish with 3 or with 5’s roll.

Basketball play transi , step 10: <div>it can finish with 3 or a roll by 5
It can finish with 3 or a roll by 5. If nothing else works, with 1 occupying the corner, we can play a pass and catch-and-shoot.
STEP 10

It can finish with 3 or a roll by 5. If nothing else works, with 1 occupying the corner, we can play a pass and catch-and-shoot.

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