Flare

(Level – Intermediate and up)

Summary

This play is a quick-hitter against a zone that will get you an open 3-pointer or a shot in the lane, if the

player reads the defense correctly.

Personnel

Player 2 should be a good decision maker who can hit an outside shot. Player 4 should be able to finish in the lane and Player 5 should be a versatile player who can hit the outside shot.

Instructions:

1. Player 1 dribbles to the right wing. Player 2 cuts to the opposite wing. As Player 2 starts to near the lane, Player 3 sets a screen on the top outside guy on the zone.

2. Player 1 throws a skip pass to Player 2.

3. Player 2 has the option to shoot the ball.

4. If player 2 does not shoot, Player 4 will set a screen on the middle of the zone. Player 3 will slide out to the top of the key and Player 5.

Player 2 has the option to:

a. Dribble Drive

b. Pass the ball to Player 4 who will open up to the ball after he sets the screen.

c. Pass to Player 5 in the corner

d. Pass to Player 3 on the top of the key

e. Or return a skip pass to Player 1