Laettner Does It Again

Summary

You want to use this play with under 3 seconds left on the clock in an inbounds play in which you are on the

opposite end of your basket. A baseball pass should give the receiver a shot somewhere between the free throw

line and three point line

This play was used by Coach K and the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Game in the 1991-92 NCAA Tournament.

With 2.1 seconds left, Grant Hill was left unguarded and threw a baseball pass all the way to the opposite end of

the court. Christian Laettner caught the ball, turned, and nailed a 17 footer to give the Blue Devils a one point

victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. This double overtime thriller was one of the most memorable college

basketball games of all time.

Personnel

1 – Shooter – located on the wing opposite the team’s basket

2 – Shooter – located on the wing opposite the 1.

3 – Best Long Passer – Located out of bounds at the opposite end

4 – Best jumper who can shoot – Located near the free throw line by the basket.

5 – Shooter – located near half court.

Instructions

1. One and two will sprint down court as the baseball pass is being thrown.

2. The 4 will get position on his man so he is in good position to catch the baseball pass.

3. If the 4 doesn’t think he can get a good shot off, he can quickly pass it to the streaking 1 or the 5 man who will be trailing the play.

4. If he shoots, player 4 must quickly turn and shoot a jumper. The 2 man will crash the boards in hopes of getting a quick tip in with as time expires.