Hoover

Summary

You can use a set play like this at any point in the game, but it’s best to use it when you really need a quick

basket. A lay-up by the 1 is the ideal shot from this play.

This play was used by the my high school in crunch-time situations. This play is designed for the point guard to

get a lay-up, and I was fortunate enough to be the point guard and win a game on a last second shot with this

play. If executed properly, the defense can become extremely confused.

Personnel

1 – Shooter – Begins at the top of the key.

2 – Ball Handler/Passer – located in the corner.

3 – Screener – Located in the opposite corner of 2.

4 – Screener – Located on the wing.

5 – Cutter – located on the wing opposite 4.

Instructions

1. 5 cuts through the lane – 2 fills his spot on the wing.

2. 1 passes to 2 and follows his pass to set a screen for 2.

3. 4 comes and sets a staggered screen that will be used by 2.

4. 3 gets himself into position to set a back screen for 1.

5. 2 dribbles off the two screens and passes to 5 who has rotated to the wing from the corner.

6. 3 sets the back screen for 1, who comes off the screen to the low block.

7. 5 looks inside to player 1 who should be wide open for a layup.