Xavier

(Level – Intermediate and up)

Summary

This play gives you three great looks into the post for easy scoring opportunities.

Personnel

Player 1 should be your good ball handler. Player 2 should be an outside shooter. Player 3 should be a slasher and able to score close to the hoop. Player 5 should be a good post scorer.

Instructions:

1. Players 3 stacks under Player 4. Player 3 pops out to the wing to receive a pass from Player 1.

2. Player 1 makes a v-cut and receives the pass back from Player 1.

3. Player 1 dribbles the ball to the left wing, and Player 2 does a flare cut to replace where Player 1 was. As this is happening, Player 4 sets a back screen for Player 3.

4. Player 3 curls over the top of a screen set by Player 5. If the pass to Player 3 is not open, Player 1 dribbles down the left wing. Player 4 flashes high and Player 2 drops down on the wing.

5. Player 1 can pass the ball to Player 5 who should be isolated on the block.

6. Player 1 can also pass to Player 4.

7. Player 4 can look to attack or hit Player 5 with a pass, who should be cutting into the lane.