Double

(Level – Beginner and up)

Summary

This play works great against any zone defense but works especially well against the 2-3 zone. It will get

you an easy basket in the low post or an open 3 point shot. It can be used at the end of the game/period or

any time when you need to get a good look at the basket.

Personnel

Player 5 should be your best post player and Player 3 should be your best three point shooter.

Instructions:

1. Player 1 passes to Player 2

2. Player 3 starts out on the left block and pops out when the ball is passed to Player 2.

3. Player 2 passes to Player 3.

4. Player 3 returns the pass to Player 2.

5. As soon as 3 passes the ball back to Player 2, he runs to the opposite corner.

6. If Player 3 is denied that initial pass, Player 3 just makes his cut to the opposite corner, and Player 2 passes to Player 1.

7. Player 4 sets a screen on the middle guy of the zone and 5 opens to the ball. It is important for Player 4 to wait to set the screen until Player 3 has passed them.

8. Player 1 passes the ball to Player 5. Player 4 goes to the opposite block for weak side rebounding. It is important for Player 4 to only hold the screen for a fast 2-count to avoid the 3-second call in the lane.

9. If player 5 is covered, Player 1 should pass to Player 3. At the same time, Player 5 should be reestablishing post position.

10. If the outside guy of the zone (Defensive Player 4) closes out on Player 3 in time to prevent the shot, a bounce pass by Player 3 to Player 5 should be open.