Ladder

Summary

This play should be used with less than 4 seconds left on the clock and when inbounding the ball from the opposite end of the court. Any number of shots can be taken from this play, but generally, it will probably be a 3 pointer.

This play is used by one of the best high school coaches that ever lived, Morgan Wootten. He has had great success with this play, and his 1274-192 career record makes him the most successful high school basketball coaches ever and proves that he must know what he’s talking about.

Personnel

1 – Inbounder – Your best long passer

2 – Receiver – A player who can handle the ball

3 – Screener – Should also be able to handle the ball

4 – Screener – A tall player at this spot may help when receiving a long pass

5 – Receiver – Another tall player (good jumper) that can catch a long pass.

Instructions

1. 4 will set a back screen for 5. 5 will make his cut based on his read on which way the defense is going.

2. 3 will set a back screen for 2. 2 will make his cut based on his read on which way the defense is going.

3. 4 and 3 will flash to an open spot on the floor after setting their screens.

4. 1 will look deep and make a pass if 4 or 5 is open. Otherwise, he will throw short to 2 or 3.

5. Whoever receives the ball will look for an open shot and quickly take one.