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(Level – Advanced and up)

Summary

This play works well because it involves lots of movement and it gives you three scoring opportunities close

to the basket and multiple options for a mid-range shot

Personnel

Player 4 should be your best jumper. Player 1 should be your ball-handler. Player 3 should be able to finish around the basket and make the outside shot. Player 5 should be able to finish down low. Player 2 may be a good shooter that you could use as a decoy.

Instructions:

1. Player 2 down screens for Player 5. Player 3 down screens for Player 4. Players 3 & 4 pop out to the wings.

2. Player 1 passes to Player 5. When the pass goes to the wing. Player 2 sets a screen across the lane for Player 3 and Player 4 sets a flare screen for Player 1. After Player 2 sets the screen, he/she flashes to the ball side elbow.

3. If Player 3 or Player 2 is not open, Player 5 returns the ball to the top of the key to Player 4. Player 3 continues through the lane to the corner.

4. After the pass is thrown to Player 4. 4 immediately swings the ball to Player 1, and Player 2 to goes the wing to set a back screen for Player 5. Player 5 cuts through the lane looking for the pass.

5. After Player 5 has passed through the screen, Player 2 will step up and set a back screen for Player 4 at the top of the key. Player 1 looks to lob the ball to Player 4. Player 2 should open up to the ball for a shot at the top of the key after they set the screen.