Sideline 2

(Level – Intermediate and up)

Summary

This play is a quick-hitter which should get the inbounder an open shot in the lane. After running this play a few times, you can run Sideline # 1 as a change up.

Personnel

Player 1 should be able to score in the lane. Player 4 needs to set a good screen.

Instructions:

1. Player 1 takes the ball out of bounds.

2. Player 4 turns and sets a screen for Player 2.

3. Player 1 passes to Player 2 who flashes to the ball near the wing.

4. When the ball is thrown into Player 2, Player 3 cuts to the wing for a pass from Player 2. As this happens, Player 5 will clear out the lane by cutting to the corner.

5. When the ball is passed to Player 3, Player 4 will turn towards Player 1 and set a screen.

6. Player 3 looks to pass the ball to Player 1 curling off the screen and cutting to the basket. Player 4 will open up to the ball after he sets the screen, which will be open if Player 4’s defender switches or goes to guard Player 1.