A playbook for use with Dungeon World. The Initiate is a martial artist. This document is CC:BY in all respects.
Collegiate Defensive Playbook
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Ettore Messina Table of Contents
1.
Set Plays
2.
Baseline Out of Bounds Plays
43
3.
Sideline Out of Bounds Plays
52
4.
Zone Offense
56
5.
Quick Hitters
58
6.
Transition Offense
62
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Set Plays Aigaleo
Aigaleo
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3 2
5
4
1
5 and 4 set a ball screen for 1. 1 comes hard off the ball screens to the right wing. 2 cuts to the right low block.
5
4
1
2 sets a back screen for 5. 5 cuts to the right low block. 4 sets a down screen for 2. 2 cuts to the top of the key. 1 can pass to 5 on the post-up. 1 can also pass to 2 at the top of the key.
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Set Plays Box
Box
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
4
5
2 5
1
4 3
1
1 passes to 4 and cuts to the left low block. 5 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the top right guard spot. 2 slides over to the right low block.
Box Set Plays vs MtM
1
5 3 4
2
4 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 cuts to the left wing. 3 slides down to the left corner.
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4 passes to 3. 2 cuts to the right wing. 3 passes to 2 and cuts to the left wing. 1 cuts to the right corner. 2 passes to 1.
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Set Plays Box 1
Box 1
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
4
5
2
3
1
5 4
1 4 pops out to the key. 1 passes to 4 and cuts to the left wing.
4 passes to 1. 2 sets a back screen on 4. 4cuts to the left low block.
Box 1
Box 1
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3
1
2
5
3 sets a backscreen for 4. 4 cuts to the right low block. 1 passes to 2. 5 sets a ball screen on 2. 2 dribbles to the right wing.
4
3
4 1
2 5
4 dives into the post and seals his defender. 5 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the top of the key. 2 can pass to 4 on the post-up or 3 for the shot.
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Set Plays Camiseta
Camiseta
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
3 5 1
5
2
4
4
1 5 sets a down screen for 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot. 1 passes to 4 and cuts to the right wing. 3 cuts to the basket. 4 passes to 2.
5 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left wing. 2 passes to 3. 1 cuts to the right low block.
Camiseta
Camiseta
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
5
1
3
1
5
3 2 2
4
5 sets a cross screen for 1. 1 cuts to the left coner. 4 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 cuts to the right wing. 3 passes to 1.
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5 sets a backscreen for 3. 3 cuts to the basket and then out to the right corner. 5 sets a ball screen on 1. 1 attacks the middle.
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Set Plays Cross
Cross
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
3 5
1
4
5
2
4
1
4 pops out to the key. 1 passes to 4 and cuts to the right low block. 5 sets a downscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot. 3 cuts to the left low block.
Cross Set Plays vs MtM
5
1
3 2
4
3 dribbles at 2. 4 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 flares to the right wing. 1 cuts to the left wing. 3 passes to 2.
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4 passes to 2. 3 pops out to the left wing. 2 passes to 3.
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Set Plays Flex and Side Pick and Roll
Flex and Side Pick and Roll
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
4
4
2
5 5
3
1
1
4 and 5 set staggered screens for 3. 3 cuts to the left wing 1 passes to 3.
Flex and Side Pick and Roll Set Plays vs MtM
4 5
2
3
1
5 set a ball screen on 3 and pops out to the left wing. 3 attacks the middle. 4 pops out to the right corner.
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5 sets a down screen for 2. 2 cuts to the right wing.
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Set Plays CSKA Horns Side Play for Post Forward
CSKA Horns Side Play for Post Forward
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3 2
2
5
4
3
1
5
4
1
1 passes to 4 and does a hand off with 4. 5 sets a cross screen for 4. 4 cuts to the right wing.
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5 sets a ball screen on 1 and rolls to the basket. 1 attacks the middle. 2 slides up to the left wing.
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Set Plays Diamond Set Play
Diamond Set Play
Set Plays MtM
Set Plays MtM
2 5
3 4
3
5
1
4
2
1
4 sets a cross screen for 2. 2 cuts to the right wing. 1 passes to 2 and slides to the left wing. 3 cuts to the left corner.
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5 sets a ballscreen on 2 and rolls to the basket. 4 pops out to the top of the key. 2 attacks the basket. 2 can pass to 4 on the roll or to one of the three shooters.
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Set Plays Low Post Play
Low Post Play
Set Plays MtM
Set Plays MtM
3
3
4
2
5
2
4
5
1
1
5 sets a cross screen for 2. 2 does a zipper cut to the left wing. 1 passes to 2 and cuts to the right wing.
Low Post Play Set Plays MtM
4
5
2
3
1
2 can pass to 5 in the left low post. If 2 doesn't pass to 5 then 2 can pass to 3 for the the shot or drive to the basket. All Contents Proprietary
3 sets a diagonal backscreen for 5. 5 cuts to the left low block. 3 cuts to the top of the key.
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Set Plays Flex Offense
Flex Offense
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3
3
1
2 5
4
4
5
2
1
2 cuts out to the right wing. 1 passes to 2. 5 sets a back screen for 1. 1 cuts ballside to the right low block.
Flex Offense Set Plays vs MtM
1
4 3
2 5
2 passes to 5. 4 sets a cross screen for 1. 1 cuts up to the top of the key. 4 pops out to the left corner. 1 does a handoff pass with pass can go into a pick and roll or set it up with continuity. All Contents Proprietary
4 sets a down screen on 3. 5 sets a cross screen on 3. 3 cuts around 4 and 5 to the right low block. 5 pops out to the top of the key.
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Set Plays Flex Offense 1
Flex Offense 1
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
4
5
3
2
1
5 4
1
4 sets a ballscreen on 1. 1 dribbles to the right wing and then passes back to 4.
Flex Offense 1 Half-Court Sets
3
2 4
5
1
4 passes to 2. 2 attacks the middle and rub off 4's body. 5 sets a ball screen for 2 and rolls to the basket. 2 attacks the right side of the lane. 3 sprints to the left corner. All Contents Proprietary
5 sets a ball screen on 4 and rolls to the free throw lane. 4 attacks the left side. 2 slides up to the left wing. 3 cuts to the right low block.
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Set Plays Flex Offense 2
Flex Offense 2
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3
5
4 4
5
1
2
1
4 sets a down screen for 2. 2 cuts to the top right guard spot. 5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the right low block. 1 passes to 2 and cuts to the left elbow.
Flex Offense 2 Half-Court Sets
3 1 4
5 2
5 sets a ballscreen on 2 and rolls to the basket. 2 attacks the left side of the lane. If the defenders from 1, 3, or 4 help off then 2 can pass to them. 2 can attack the basket and also look at 5 on the roll. All Contents Proprietary
5 sets a flare screen for 1. 1 flares out to the left corner. 3 pops out to the right corner. 4 pops out to the right wing.
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Set Plays Flex Offense 3
Flex Offense 3
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
1 3
2
5
5
4
4 3
2
1
4 and 5 set downscreens. 3 cuts off 5's downscreen to the top left guard spot. 2 cuts off 4's downscreen to the top right guard spot. 1 passes to 2 and cuts to the right corner.
Flex Offense 3 Half-Court Sets
4
1
5 3
2
5 sets a ballscreen and rolls to the basket. 3 attacks the basket. 2 slides to the right wing.
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2 passes to 3. 5 sets a ball screen to run a pick and roll with 3. 4 cuts to the left corner.
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Set Plays Flex and Side Pick and Roll
Flex and Side Pick and Roll
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
4
4
2
5 5
3
1
1
4 and 5 set staggered screens for 3. 3 cuts to the left wing 1 passes to 3.
Flex and Side Pick and Roll Set Plays vs MtM
4 5
2
3
1
5 set a ball screen on 3 and pops out to the left wing. 3 attacks the middle. 4 pops out to the right corner.
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5 sets a down screen for 2. 2 cuts to the right wing.
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Set Plays Fist
Fist
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
4 2
5
4
3
2 5 1
1
5 sets a downscreen for 3. 3 curls to the basket. 5 pops out to the top left guard spot. 1 passes to 5.
4 sets a backscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the left low block. 1 cuts to the left wing. 3 cuts to the top right guard spot.
Fist
Fist
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
2 1 5
4 3
2
4
1 5 3
5 dribbles to 3 for a handoff pass.
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2 pops out to the left corner. 4 pops out to the right wing. 5 rolls to the basket. 3 attacks the left side of the lane.
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Set Plays
2
Hawk 2
Hawk 2
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
4
4
3
5 5 3
1
1 dribbles to the right wing. 5 sets a back screen for 3. 3 cuts to the right low block.
Hawk 2 Set Plays vs MtM
2
3 4
1 5
5 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the top of the key. 4 passes to 3 for the shot.
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5 pops out to the top of the key. 1 passes to 5. 4 pops out to the left wing. 5 passes to 4.
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Set Plays Head 4 Half-Court Sets
3
5
2
4 1
4 sets a ballscreen for 1 and rolls to the left wing. 1 attacks the top of the key. 3 cuts to the right corner. 1 passes back to 4. 4 attacks the basket.
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Set Plays Head 5 Half-Court Sets
3
5
2
4 1
3 cuts to the right corner. 2 cuts to the left corner. 4 sets a ballscreen on 1 and pops out to the left wing. 5 sets a ballscreen on 1 and rolls to the basket.
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Set Plays CSKA Horns Set Play
CSKA Horns Set Play
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3
2 5
5
4
4 1
5 sets a ball screen for 1. 1 dribbles to the right wing. 5 rolls to the basket. 4 pops out to the top left guard spot. 1 passes to 4.
CSKA Horns Set Play Half-Court Sets
3
2 5
4
1
4 sets a ball screen on 2. 2 attacks the middle. 4 rolls to the short corner. 2 passes back to 4.
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4 passes to 2 in the left corner.
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Set Plays CSKA Horns Side Play for Post Forward
CSKA Horns Side Play for Post Forward
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3 2
2
5
4
3
1
5
4
1
1 passes to 4 and does a hand off with 4. 5 sets a cross screen for 4. 4 cuts to the right wing.
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5 sets a ball screen on 1 and rolls to the basket. 1 attacks the middle. 2 slides up to the left wing.
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Set Plays CSKA Flex for Shooting Guard
CSKA Flex for Shooting Guard
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3
2
5
2
4 4
5
3
1
1
4 and 5 set staggered down screens for 3. 3 cuts over the top to the left wing. 1 passes to 3.
2 sets a cross screen on 5. 5 cuts to the left low block. 3 can pass to 5 on the post-up. 1 cuts to the right wing.
CSKA Flex for Shooting Guard Set Plays vs MtM
2
5 4 3
1
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Set Plays Horns Offense Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
4
5 1
5 sets a down screen on 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot. 1 dribbles to the left wing and does a dribble handoff with 2. 3 sets a cross screen for 5. 5 cuts to the left low block. 4 sets a ball screen on 2 and rolls to the mid post. 2 can pass to 4 or 5.
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Set Plays Horns Offense 2
Horns Offense 2
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
2
3 4
5
4
5 1
1 1 passes to 4 and cuts to the right wing. 4 passes back to 1. 5 sets a cross screen for 4. 4 cuts over 5 and sets a down screen for 2.
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4 and 5 set staggered down screens for 2. 2 cuts to the top of the key. 1 passes to 2.
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Set Plays Inside Play for Center
Inside Play for Center
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
4
4
3 2
5
3
2 1
5
1
1 dribbles to the left wing. 5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left low block.
Inside Play for Center Set Plays vs MtM
3 5 2 1 4
5 dives into the post. 4 can pass to 5 on the post-up.
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5 sets a down screen for 4. 4 cuts to the top of the key. 1 passes to 4. 3 pops out to the left corner.
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Set Plays Middle Pick and Roll for Post Forward
Middle Pick and Roll for Post Forward
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
5
4
3
2
5
3
1 4 1
4 sets a ball screen for 1. 1 dribbles to the left side. 5 slides to the right low block.
4 pops out to the top of the key. 1 passes to 4 for the shot. 5 dives into the post for post-up. 4 can pass to 5 on the high low entry.
Middle Pick and Roll for Post Forward Set Plays vs MtM
5
2
3
1 4
4 passes to 1 and cuts to the left low block. 5 slides to the right low block. 1 dribbles back up to the top of the key to maintain continuity. All Contents Proprietary
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Set Plays Middle Pick and Roll Variety
Middle Pick and Roll Variety
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
4
4
5
3
1
2
5
3
1
1 passes to 3 and cuts around 5 to the left wing. 2 sets a cross screen for 4. 4 cuts to the left low block.
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3 passes to 5. 2 sets a ball screen on 5 and rolls to the basket. 5 attacks the right side of the lane. 4 pops out to the left corner. 3 slides to the right corner.
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Set Plays Middle Pick and Roll for the Center
Middle Pick and Roll for the Center
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
4
5
3
2
4 5 3
1
5 sets a ball screen on 1 and rolls to the basket. 1 attacks the right side. 3 slides up to the right wing.
1
1 can 5 on the roll if the defender is buried underneath him. If 5's defender is on the top side, 1 passes to 3 and 3 passes to the ball to 5 on the baseline side.
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Set Plays Multiple Staggered Screens
Multiple Staggered Screens
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
2
3
2 5 4
5
1
4
3
1 4 and 5 set staggered screens for 3. 3 pops to the top of the key. 1 passes to 3 and slides to the left wing.
Multiple Staggered Screens Half-Court Sets
5
4 2
1 3
2 can take a shot or look at 4 on the seal. If 4 has his defender sealed and buried in the post then 2 will pass to 4.
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5 and 4 set staggered screens for 2. 2 cuts to the right wing. 3 passes 2.
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Set Plays Pick and Re-Pick Play
Pick and Re-Pick Play
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3 2
3
5
5
4
4 1
1
5 sets a cross screen on 4. 4 pops out to the left wing. 1 dribbles to the left wing and then reverses the field to the top of the key. 5 sets a ball screen on 1 and rolls to the basket.
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If 5 has his defender below him then 1 passes to 5. If 5's defender is on the high side then 1 passes to 3. 3 passes on the low side to 5.
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Set Plays Posting up the Pg
Posting up the Pg
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
2
3
3 5
1
4
5
2 4 1
4 pops out to the three point line. 1 passes to 4 and cuts to the right low block. 5 sets a down screen for 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot. 3 cuts to the basket.
Posting up the Pg Half-Court Sets
5
1
3 2 4
5 sets a cross screen for 1. 1 cuts to the left low block. 3 passes to 1 for th e post-up.
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4 passes to 2. 5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left wing. 2 passes to 3.
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Set Plays Posting up the point guard 2
Posting up the point guard 2
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
4
5
2
3
2
4
1
5
3
1
5 sets a high cross screen for 3. 3cuts over the top to the left wing. 1 passes to 3 and cuts to the left low block.
4 and 5 set a staggered screen for 2. 2 cuts off 4 and 5 to the top of the key. 3 passes to 2.
Posting up the point guard 2
Posting up the point guard 2
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
4
1
1
5
5 3
3 2
5 sets a down screen on 4. 4 cuts to the right wing. 2 passes to 4.
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5 sets a cross screen on 1. 1 cuts underneath to the basket. 4 passes to 1 on the post-up.
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Set Plays
3
2
Posting up the small forward
Posting up the small forward
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3
5
5
4
4
2
1 1
4 sets a high cross screen for 2. 2 cuts over the top on a zipper screen to the right wing. 1 passes to 2 and cuts to the left wing.
5 sets a flex screen for 3. 3 cuts to the right low block. 2 passes to 3. 3 plays his man and reacts defensively to his options.
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Set Plays Post-ups
Post-ups
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3 5
3 5
2
4 4
1
2 1
1 dribbles to the right wing. 4 sets a back screen for 2. 2 cuts to the right low block.
Post-ups Set Plays vs MtM
2
5
1
4 3
5 sets a cross screen for 2. 2 cuts to the left corner. 1 passes to 3. 3 passes to 4. 5 dives into the post and seals his man. 4 passes to 5. All Contents Proprietary
4 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the top of the key. 4 pops out to the top left guard spot.
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Set Plays Side Pick and Roll for Power Forward
Side Pick and Roll for Power Forward
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
4
3
5
2
5
1
3
4
1
1 dribbles to the left wing 5 sets a down screen for 4. 4 cuts to the left wing.
4 sets a ball screen on 1 and pops out to the left wing. 1 attacks the right elbow and passes back to 4. 5 dives into the paint. If 4 doesn't take the shot then 4 can pass to 5 on the post-up. If 5's defender is high side then 4 can pass to 2 and 2 will pass to 5.
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Set Plays Short Corner Jump Shot
Short Corner Jump Shot
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3 5
5
4
1
4 2
1
1 passes to 4 and cuts to the basket. 5 sets a downscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot.
Short Corner Jump Shot Half-Court Sets
3
5 1 4 2
5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left short corner area. 1 passes to 3 for the shot.
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4 passes to 2. 5 sets a cross screen for 1. 1 pops out to the left wing. 2 passes to 1. 3 slides to the right low block.
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Set Plays Staggered Screens
Staggered Screens
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
2 4
4
5
5
1
3
3 2
1
1 passes to 3 and cuts to the basket. 2 cuts to the basket and then uses 4 and 5 to cut the top left guard spot.
1 circle cuts to the basket around 4 and 5.
Staggered Screens Half-Court Sets
4
1
5 3 2
2 sets a down screen on 1 and cuts out to the left corner. 4 cuts out to the left wing. 1 cuts to the top of the key. 3 passes to 1. 5 sets a ball screen on 1 and rolls to the basket. 1 attacks the basket. All Contents Proprietary
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Set Plays Thumb Down
Thumb Down
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3 5
5
1
4
4 2
1
1 dribbles to the left wing. 5 sets a downscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot. 4 pops out to the right wing.
Thumb Down Half-Court Sets
3
1
5
4 2
3 attacks the basket. 5 circles to the left low block. 3 can lay it up or pass out to 4.
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5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left low block. 1 passes to 3.
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Set Plays UNO
UNO
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
2
3
4
4 3 1
5
5 2
1
4 sets a down screen on 2. 2pops out to the left wing. 3 cuts to the basket. 1 passes to 2 and cuts behind 2 for a handoff pass.
5 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 flares to the right wing. 4 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left wing. 1 passes to 2.
UNO
UNO
Set Plays vs MtM
Set Plays vs MtM
3
3
4
4 2
5
1 2
5 1
Other options:
If 1 doesn't pass to 2 on the flare screen:
5 sets a backscreen on 2. 2 cuts to the basket. 4 sets a down screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left wing. 1 passes to 2.
1 can pass to 3. 4 sets a ball screen on 3. 3 attacks the middle.
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Set Plays 2
2
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3 5
3
4
4
1 5
2
2 1 1 passes to 2 and sets a downscreen for 5. 5 pops up to the top of the key. 3 cuts to the left wing. 2 dribbles to the right guard spot.
1 slides to the left low block. 2 passes to 5. 4 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 slides to the right wing. 5 passes to 4.
2
2
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
1
2
3
3
5
2 5
4
5 sets a downscreen for 1. 1 cuts to the top left guard spot. 2 cuts to the right low block. 4 can pass to 1 or 2.
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4
3 slides to the left corner. 5 sets a ballscreen for 1. 1 attacks the basket. 5 rolls to the basket. 4 cuts to the top of the key.
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Set Plays 3
3
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3 4
4
5
5 1 2
1
1 dribbles to the left wing. 4 and 5 set staggered downscreens for 2. 2 cuts to the top of the key. 1 passes to 2.
3 Half-Court Sets
4 5 3 1 2
1 slides to the left corner. 4 pops out to the left wing. 5 slides to the right short corner. 3 attacks the basket. 3 can also pass out to 4 for a jumpshot.
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4 and 5 set staggered cross screens for 3. 3 cuts to the right wing. 2 passes to 3.
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Set Plays 5
5
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
5
2
2 5
1 4
1
4
1 dribbles to the left wing. 5 sets a backscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the right low block. 1 can pass to 5 after the screen for the post-up.
If 1 doesn't pass to 5: 1 passes to 4. 3 slides up to the right wing. 4 passes to 3.
5 Half-Court Sets
2 5 3 1 4
2 sets a cross screen for 5. 5 cuts to the right low block. 4 sets a downscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the top of the key. 3 can pass to 5 or 2.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Basic
1
Basic
Blob's
1
3
4 4
3 5 2
4 sets a back screen on 3. 3 cuts to the right low block.
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Blob's
5 2
4 sets a down screen on 3. 3 cuts to the left wing. 1 passes to 3. 3 dribbles up the left wing. 5 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 flares out to the right wing.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 1
Blob 1
Blob's
Blob's
1
1
5
5 2
4 2
3
3
4 sets a flare screen for 2. 2 flares out to the right wing. 1 passes to 2.
Blob 1 Blob's
5
4 2
3 1
1 dribbles toward the left side. 5 sets a cross screen for 2 and then pops out to the left corner. 4 sets a backscreen for 2. 3 sets a cross screen for 2. 2 cuts to the left wing.
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4
4 sets a downscreen for 1. 1 cuts to the top right guard spot. 2 passes to 1.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 2
Blob 2
Blob's
Blob's
2 5
2 3
1
3 5
4
4 1
1 sets a cross screen for 5. 5 pops out to the left wing. 4 sets a downscreen for 1. 1 pops out to the top left guard spot. 2 passes to 5. 5 passes to 1.
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4 and 5 sets a double downscreen for 2. 2 cut to the basket and then pops out to the left wing. 1 passes to 2.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 3 Blob's
Blob 3 Blob's
2 5 4
1
3
3 cuts off 4 to pop out to the right wing. 2 passes to 3. 5 sets a downscreen for 2. 4 pops out to the top right guard spot. 3 passes to 4. 4 passes to 1. 1 dribbles to the left wing. 2 holds and then comes off the downscreen of 5. 1 passes to 2.
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1
3
If 2 doesn't pass to 3. 3 re-screens for 1. 1 cuts to the right wing. 4 pops out and 5 screens like usual.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 4
3
Blob 4
Blob's
3 4
Blob's
4
2
2 1
5
3 passes to 2. 5 sets a cross screen for 1. 1 cuts to the top left guard spot. 2 passes to 1.
Blob 4 Blob's
5 2 3 1
4
5 dives into the post. 3 can pass to 5 on the post-up or pass to 4. 5 would seal his defender and 4 would pass to 5.
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5
4 sets a cross screen on 3. 5 sets a double cross screen on 3. 3 cuts to the right wing. 1 passes to 3. 4 cuts to the top of the key.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 5
Blob 5
Blob's
1
Blob's
1 2
5
4 4 5
2 3
4 sets a back screen for 5. 5 cuts to the basket. 2 cuts to the left wing. If 5 isn't open then 1 passes to 2.
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4 sets a ball screen on 2 and rolls to the basket. 5 pops out to the right corner. 2 attacks the middle. 1 pops out to the left corner.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 6
Blob 6
Blob's
1 4 5
4 5 2
3
2 pops out to the right low block. 3 cuts to the basket and then rub off 5 to the left wing. 4 pops out to the top left guard spot. 1 passes to 3. 3 passes to 4.
Blob 6 Blob's
1
2 5
4
5 sets a down screen for 1. 1 cuts to 4 for a handoff pass. 1 attacks the right side of the lane. 3 slides up to the left wing. 2 pops out to the right corner. All Contents Proprietary
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3
2 curls around 4 and 5 to the basket.
3
Blob's
1
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Blob 7
Blob 7
Blob's
1
Blob's
1
3 4 5
2
2
4 5
3
4 and 5 set a double cross screen. 3 cuts to the basket. 2 cuts to the left wing. 1 passes to 2.
1
4 curls around 5 to the top left guard spot. 2 passes to 4. 1steps into the left low block.
Blob 7
Blob 7
Blob's
Blob's
3
2
5 2
1
5 4
1 sets a backscreen on 5. 5 cuts to the basket. 3 pops out to the right wing. 4 dribbles to the right side and passes to 3.
3 4
5 dives into the post and seals his defender. 4 sets a downscreen for 1. 1 cuts to the top of the key. 3 can pass to 5 on the post-up or 1 for the shot.
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Baseline Out of Bounds Plays Zone Blob
2
Blob's
4 3 5 1
3 cuts to the right low block. 1 cuts to the left wing. 4 screens the middle of the zone. 5 cuts behind 4. 2 passes to 4.
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Sideline Out of Bounds Plays Slob 1 Slob's
3
2
4
5 1
2 sets a down screen for 5. 2 pops up to the top right guard spot. 1 passes to 2. 4 sets a ball screen on 2 and rolls to the basket. 2 attacks the left side looking at the roll, attacking the lane, or kicking it out to 3.
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Sideline Out of Bounds Plays
4
2
Slob 2
Slob 2
Slob's
Slob's
5
4
1
3
Slob's
3
2
5
5 sets a down screen for 1. 1 pops out to the top of the key. 4 cuts to the right low block. 2 can pass to 4 on the post-up or 1 for the shot. All Contents Proprietary
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5 sets a back screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left corner. 5 pops out to the top of the key. 4 passes to 5. 5 passes to 2.
Slob 2
1
1
3
2 cuts over the top of 3 to the right wing.
4
5
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Sideline Out of Bounds Plays Special Situation End of the Game
Special Situation End of the Game
Slob's
Slob's
1 1
3
5
4
5 2
4 3
1 cuts off 3 to the right corner. 3 cuts off 4 to the top of the key.
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4 sets a down screen for 5. 5 cuts over the top to the left side. 2 passes to 3. 3 passes to 5.
2
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Sideline Out of Bounds Plays Thumb Down
Thumb Down
Half-Court Sets
Half-Court Sets
3
2
3 5
5
1
4
4 2
1
1 dribbles to the left wing. 5 sets a downscreen for 2. 2 cuts to the top left guard spot. 4 pops out to the right wing.
Thumb Down Half-Court Sets
3
1
5
4 2
3 attacks the basket. 5 circles to the left low block. 3 can lay it up or pass out to 4.
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5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left low block. 1 passes to 3.
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Zone Offense Zone Offense
Zone Offense
Zone Offenses
Zone Offenses
2 5
5 2
3
3 1
4 1
1 dribbles to the right wing. 2 cuts to the left corner. 4 slides to the top of the key.
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1 passes to 4. 4 passes to 3. 3 passes to 5 on the post-up.
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Zone Offense Zone Offense 1
Zone Offense 1
Zone Offense
Zone Offense
2 5 5 2
3
4
3
4
1
1
1 passes to 3 and slides to the left wing. 2 slides to the left short corner. 5 cuts to the middle of the lane. 4 slides to the left elbow.
5 cuts to the middle part of the lane. 2 cuts to the right corner. 4 cuts to the top of the key. 3 passes to 4.
Zone Offense 1
Zone Offense 1
Zone Offense
Zone Offense
2
3
3
1
2
5 1
5
4
4
4 passes to 1 and cuts to the right wing. 3 cuts to the left corner. 5 sets a ball screen on 1.
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5 sets a ballscreen and rolls to the basket. 1 attacks the middle of the zone. If anyone else is open then 1 will pass to them or attack the basket.
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Quick Hitters Flex Quick Hitter
Flex Quick Hitter
Quick Hitters vs M2M
Quick Hitters vs M2M
2
3
3
2
1
4
5
4 5 1 5 sets a cross screen for 4. 4 cuts to the top left guard spot. 1 passes to 4. 5 sets a backscreen for 1. 1 cuts to the left low block to screen for 3.
4 passes to 5. 1 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the basket. 2 slides up to the right wing. 4 sets a down screen for 1. 1 curls the screen to the left elbow. 5 can pass to 3 in the post or 1 at the elbow.
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Quick Hitters Quick Hitter 2
Quick Hitter 2
Quick Hitters vs M2M
Quick Hitters vs M2M
2
3
2
5
1 5
4
4 3
1
1 passes to 4 and cuts to the left wing. 5 sets a downscreen for 3. 3 cuts to the top right guard spot. 2 slides to the basket.
Quick Hitter 2 Quick Hitters vs M2M
1
5
3
4
2
4 sets a ball screen on 2. 2 attacks the middle. 3 slides to the left corner.
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4 passes to 3. 5 sets a cross screen for 2. 2 cuts to the right wing. 3 passes to 2. 1 cuts to the right corner. 3 cuts to the left wing.
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Quick Hitters Quick Hitter 3
Quick Hitter 3
Quick Hitters vs M2M
Quick Hitters vs M2M
3
2
4
3 5
2 5
4
1
1 1 dribbles to the right wing. 4 and 5 set staggered screens for 3. 3 cuts around them to the basket. 2 cuts to the left wing.
Quick Hitter 3 Quick Hitters vs M2M
5
3
2 1 4
5 sets a cross screen for 3. 3 cuts to the left low block. 2 passes to 3.
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5 sets a downscreen for 4. 4 cuts to the top of the key. 1 passes to 4. 4 passes to 2.
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Quick Hitters Quick Hitters 4
Quick Hitters 4
Quick Hitters vs M2M
Quick Hitters vs M2M
5
3
2
4
1
2 sets a cross screen for 4. 4 cuts to the left wing. 1 passes to 4. 5 sets a cross screen for 3 and seals his defender. 3 pops out to the left corner.
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2
4
1
If 5 has his defender sealed low then 4 will pass to 5. If 5 has his defender sealed high then 4 passes to 3. 3 passes to 5.
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Transition Offense Transition Offense
Transition Offense
Transition (Offense)
Transition (Offense)
4
4
3 2 3
1 2 1
5
2 drives the ball to the right side. 4 runs to the right low block. 5 cuts to the top right guard spot. 1 cuts to the top left guard spot. 3 cuts to the left wing.
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5 sets a ball screen for 2 and rolls to the basket. 4 pops out to the right corner. 2 attacks the middle and passes to 1. 1 passes to 5 on the roll.
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Transition Offense Offensive Transition 2
Offensive Transition 2
Transition (Offense)
Transition (Offense)
2
3
3 4
5
5 2
4 1
1
4 sets a down screen for 2. 2 pops out to the top left guard spot.
Offensive Transition 2 Transition (Offense)
1 3 4 2
5
5 sets a ball screen on 2 and rolls to the basket. 2 attacks the right side of the lane. 3 slides to the right corner. 1 and 4 interchange.
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1 passes to 2. 5 sets a backscreen for 1. 1 cuts to the basket and then out to the left corner.