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2 Guard Front Set Play

The two-guard front has lots of player movement, good ball movement and screening.

There are scoring opportunities for the 1, 2, 3 and 4. 5 is used to step out, swing the ball andthen set solid screens.

DIAGRAM 1: 1 enters the ball to 3, then runs a basket cut to the rim.

5 steps out and sets a back screen for 2. 2 uses the screen and makes a shuffle cut to the rim. If2 is open, 3 may pass to 2 for a layup or a shot in the lane. If 2 does not get the ball, 2 clearsto the ball-side corner. 5 then down screens for 1. 1 uses this screen to pop back out to the

point.

DIAGRAM 2: As 1 comes free at the point, 3 passes to 1. 1 thenlooks inside to 5 as 5 is posting hard in the middle of the lane after setting the downscreen. If

5 has sealed the defender, 1 should get 5 the ball for a scoring opportunity in the lane.

DIAGRAM 3: If 5 cannot seal the defender, 1 swings the ball to 4 on the wing. On this pass,

5 steps out and sets a screen for 3. 3 uses the screen and runs a shuffle cut to the rim. If 3 is

open, 4 passes to 3. As 3 runs the shuffle cut, 5 and 1 set a staggered screen for 2. 2 runs ahard cut to the point while brushing the shoulders of the screeners.

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DIAGRAM 4: If 3 is not open, 4 passes to 2 at the point. 2 may havea shot opportunity or a chance to drive into the lane. On the pass from 4 to 2, 3 steps out and

back screens for 4. After screening, 3 steps out to the wing. 4 uses the screen and runs a backcut to the rim. On the other side of the court, 5 moves to the elbow looking for a pass. This

action keeps the backside defense occupied. 2 looks to 4 at the rim.

DIAGRAM 5: If 4 is not open for the lob, 2 throws back to 3. 3 thenlooks inside to 4. 2 makes the pass and fills the back-side wing. 1 holds and cuts hard to the

point using 5 as a screen.

DIAGRAM 6: 2 may decide to make the pass to 5 at the elbow. If thisoccurs, there are several different actions that can be executed including a post-split, a back

cut to the rim by the wing, etc.



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Miami Heat Rub Play

Its a play you should be able to incorporate into your offense at the high school or collegiatelevel.In this set, 1 is Dwyane Wade while 4 is LeBron James.

DIAGRAM 1: 1 enters the basketball to 2, then rubs off 4. 1 thenscreens for 4. 4 rubs off 1s back and rolls down the lane. If 4 is open, 2 passes the ball to 4.One note: Wade kept his back to James when he set the screen, then back peddled back out tothe point.

DIAGRAM 2: If 4 is not open, 2 throws the ball back to 1 at thepoint. 5 moves up to set a ball screen for 1. 1 and 5 execute the screen-and-roll with 4 movingback up to the point. 1 can take the shot, give the baskeball to 5 on the roll or hit 3 in the

corner if the defender tries to sage and plug up the middle.

DIAGRAM 3: If nothing develops, 1 throws the ball to 4 at the point.4 swings the ball to 2, then moves to set a ball screen for 2. 2 and 4 execute a wing screen-and-roll. 1 widens to open up the middle for the drive by 2.

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1-4 Charleston Basketball Play

The play starts out in a 1-4 high alignment.This play is designed to be run against man to man defense.

#1 enters the ball to #5 who steps out on the perimeter to receive the ball.

After passing, #1 cuts down to the ball side block.Both #2 and #3 move down toward the baseline as #1 makes his cut.

#4 steps out and receives a pass from #5.

On the pass from #5 to #4, #1 sets a back screen and #3 runs a flex cut to the rim.

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#5 makes the pass to #4 and then down screens for #1 in a screen the screener action.

#1 uses the screen and cuts up toward the elbow.

If #4 does not make a pass to #3, he will pass to #1.On the pass from #4 to #1, #2 cuts on the baseline and receives a screen from #5.

At the same time #3 moves up and sets a back screen for #4.#1 will look over the top to #4 and then to #2 down at the wing.

If #1 passes to #2, he will screen for #3 and then fill the back side wing.

If #3 does not have a scoring opportunity, or cannot feed #5 in the low post, he will dribble

out and pass to #3.#3 will swing the ball to #1 and then screen down for the back side post, #5.

#5 will flash up to the ball side high post.#1 will look low to #4 and then high to #5 and if #5 is denied the ball he will look to throwthe diagonal skip pass to #2.




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If the pass is made from #1 to #5, #2 will back cut to the rim and #3 will fill the back sideguard spot.

In this situation, #5 makes a pass to #3, which keys the back screen by #4 for #5.

#3 will look to #5 on the back cut to the rim, and then to either #4 stepping tothe ball or to #2 at the wing.



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Michigan State Man to Man Set

They want to get a shot for their 3 in the corner, or have him catch and feed 5 in the low post.

DIAGRAM 1: 1 dribbles the ball to the wing. 3 screens down for4. 4 flashes up to the point. 5 screens for the screener. 3 uses the screen set by 5 to get open on

the baseline for a jump shot off the pass from 1. (Note: This is also a great way to get 5 indeep for a hard post-up. 5 could screen his own defender in the lane, then posts up looking fora pass from 3)

DIAGRAM 2: If 3 is not open, 1 starts the ball reversal by passingto 4 at the point. 4 continues the reversal by swinging the ball to 2 at the backside wing. On

the pass from 4 to 2, 1 runs the defender into the back screen set by 5. If 1 is open, 2 passes to1 at the rim.

DIAGRAM 3: If 1 is not open on the shuffle cut, 2 looks to 3, who has received a staggereddouble screen from 4 and 5. 2 passes to 3 as 3 clears the screen. After passing, 2 down screens

for 1. 3 has the option to pass to 1 for a shot coming off the down screen.



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DIAGRAM 4: After screening for 1, 2 cuts hard around the doublescreen set by 4 and 5. 2 reads the defender and makes the appropriate cut to get free for a shot.

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25 Defensive Principles

Here are 25 great, fundamental tips to playing defense. Go over this thoroughly with yourplayers from time to time so they stay fresh on the tenets of good defense.

Defense is the most consistent phase of basketball. A team can have a bad shooting night, but

they should never have a bad night on the defensive end of the court.

1) Take pride in your defensive ability. Make up your mind to stop your man. Keep saying, Imust stop my man from scoring! do not depend on your teammates to bail you out.Remember defense is a state of mind!

2) Play with rock solid fundamentals. Keep your nose on the ball, maintain a low center of

gravity. Be lower than your opponent. Force the player to his weak side. Keep your handsactive and play the angles.

3) Hustle. It pays off. Aggressive basketball is winning basketball.

4) The defender closest to the rim is the defensive quarterback. That defender calls the

switches and alerts teammates to ever-changing situations. Every player must be a goodcommunicator.

5) It takes guts, determination, plus physical and mental toughness to stop a scorer. Bedetermined to continually improve your individual defense nowtomorrow may be too late.

6) Failure to pressure the ball loses games. If you turn your back, the other team is going to

score. Be determined to stop the quick cuts to the rim. Get a piece of the cutter. Bump thatplayer and be physical.

7) When the opposing team shoots, block out your assignment. Go up strong and reboundwith both hands. Secure the rebound and come down strong with the ball. Chin the ball, and

get the elbows out. Do not tap a defensive rebound unless that is the only way you can get ahand on it.

8) Hustle. It is that intangible factor that makes a superior player out of one with average

ability.

9) Maintain your poise and stay cool. Foolish fouls are made by foolish, out-of-positionplayers.

10) See both the ball and your man. Keep your head on a swivel. If you lose sight of your

man, go to the basket and you will find him.

11) Punching upward. If you punch at the ballpunch upward and do it with a closed fist.

12) Never underrate your opponent. Play the opposition as hard and as tough as possible. Ifyour opponent is weak, be ready to sag and help.


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13) Speed is important, but you can substitute brains for speed. Anticipate. Think and always

be ready to help a teammate.

14) Keep the ball out of your house. Do not let the opponent get the ball into the middle ofyour defense. Sag, float, plug it updo anything to keep the ball out of the middle!

15) Make you man shoot over younever let him go around you. When playing a good

shooter, make that player put the ball on the court and drive. When playing a good driver,give that player another half step. If the player is not a shooter, sag and be ready to help outyour teammates.

16) Plug the lane. If your defensive assignment is two or more passes away from the ball, get

into the lane and plug it up.

17) Ignore pass fakes and shot fakes. Stay lower than the opponent and leave you feet whenthe opponent leaves his or her feet, not before. Keep your eyes on the numbers on the chest. If

the numbers dont go anywhere, the player isnt going anywhere.

18) Force low. When guarding a post player in the post, force that player lower. When he orshe is playing high, force that player higher away from the rim. Be the dominator in the

middle.

19) Force to the lines. When guarding the dribbler, force to the sideline or baseline, where a

trap or double-team might occur. Keep your nose on the ball and stay lower than the ballhandler.

20) If you are the only player back defensively, protect the rim. Give up a jump shot, but notthe layup. Fake at the ball and try to make the dribbler pick up the dribble. Try to force at

least two passes because by then defensive help should arrive.

21) When the player you are guarding shoots, do no turn immediately and follow the flight ofthe ball. Watch the shooter and if the player goes to rebound, then pivot and block out, stayingbetween the player and the rim.

22) Jump to the ball and the rim when the ball is passed. Move every time the ball moves.Never let a player pass and then cut between you and the ball.

23) Never relax on defense. Never play flat-footed while playing defense. Stay low, stay in a

stance and be lower than your opponent.

24) Anticipation & aggression. Hustle, fight, talk, be alert, anticipate and be the aggressor.

Intimidate your opponent.

25) Be in the best shape of your life. Be a tireless worker on the defensive end. Adopt apositive attitude, have confidence in your ability to stop anyone. Those who play defense willplay!

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