Basketball play series
Baseline out-of-bounds basketball plays
BLOB situations give the offense a short, controlled opportunity to create an advantage from the baseline.
44 published diagrams
Coaching guide
Good baseline inbounds design balances a primary scoring action with clear timing, legal screening angles and a safe outlet. The diagrams below let coaches compare those reads without treating every possession as the same set.
How to use this series
Choose an option that fits the time available, the inbounder's vision and the defense you expect. Rehearse the first read and the safety outlet together.
Coaching objectives
- Create a clean passing window
- Coordinate cuts and screens
- Keep a safe release against denial
Related concepts
- Sideline inbounds
- After-timeout plays
- Late-game execution
Published diagrams
Real plays and drills assigned to BLOB.
Play
Baseline out of bounds / Baseline Play - Elbow Rip
Baseline out of bounds play used by Sergio Scariolo with Spain, with the inbounder screening so the 4 can finish the play.
Put the idea on your court
Create your own diagram, adapt the spacing and save it for practice.