Elevator corner vs zone
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Elevator corner vs zone

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Elevator corner vs zone - STEP 1: <div>Inside players position themselves as shown in the diagram, on the inbounder’s side
Inside players position themselves as shown in the diagram, on the inbounder’s side. The possible receiver 3 (our shooter) stays on the weak side, while the second outside receiver 2 stands at the free-throw line.
STEP 1

Inside players position themselves as shown in the diagram, on the inbounder’s side. The possible receiver 3 (our shooter) stays on the weak side, while the second outside receiver 2 stands at the free-throw line.

Elevator corner vs zone - STEP 2: <div>As soon as we have the ball to inbound, player 3 cuts between the two inside players to receive in the corner
As soon as we have the ball to inbound, player 3 cuts between the two inside players to receive in the corner. Player 2 moves to the 45° spot so his defender must also cover a possible outside shot. Meanwhile:
  1. Player 5 screens his defender so player 4 can receive behind him for an easy shot (bank or short range).
STEP 2

As soon as we have the ball to inbound, player 3 cuts between the two inside players to receive in the corner. Player 2 moves to the 45° spot so his defender must also cover a possible outside shot. Meanwhile:
  1. Player 5 screens his defender so player 4 can receive behind him for an easy shot (bank or short range).

Elevator corner vs zone - STEP 3: 4 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
4 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.
STEP 3

4 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

Elevator corner vs zone - STEP 4:
STEP 4

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