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This play is run against a man to man defense. It is from Coach Creighton Burns' newsletters. If you are interested in receiving his newsletter, contact us and we will put you in touch with Coach Burns.

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#1 brings the ball into the attack zone

#4 and #5 flash up to the elbows.

After passing, #1 cuts away to the back side wing.

#2 moves down to the back side block.



 

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After #3 receives the ball , #5 rolls down and screens across for #2.

#4 moves across and sets a ball screen for #3.

#3 drives the ball off the screen and looks to create a shot opportunity in the lane.

Note : #2 will not start his cut until #3 dribbles off the ball screen.

 

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If #3 does not have a shot opportunity, he can make a pass to either #1 on the back side , or he can throw back to #2 , who has received a double screen on the baseline.



 

 

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In this situation #3 has made the throw back to #2.
After making the throw back , #3 can screen down or screen away.

#2 may have a shot opportunity or an opportunity the feed the low post.




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This diagram shows #3 making the throw back pass and screening down for #5.



 

 

 

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If #2 does not have a shot opportunity or cannot feed the low post , he will make the pass to #5 at the swing spot.

On the pass out to the swing spot , the ball side low post will step ou t and set a back screen for the passer.


Rule: Anytime a player sets a back screen , he will step out and fill the vacated spot.

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