The Best Baseline Plays vs Man Defense

Which baseline play would you add to your playbook to win the game? Leave a comment to keep the conversation going. These last second baseline plays against man to man defense will win you some games! PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES: PLAY 1 (Staggered Box, Shot for ’2’) 1 - Be patient, use pass fakes, rebound. 2 - Set stationary screen, wait for screen from ‘4’, be ready to shoot. 3 - Clear to corner, act as safety after shot goes up. 4 - Set stationary screen, be ready to receive pass if defense overplays on ‘2’. 5 - Dive hard to basket, be ready to score if open. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - PLAY 2 (4 High, Shot for ’2’) 1 - Use pass fakes to move defenders. 2 - Wait for first screen, cut hard across court, be ready to shoot. 3 - Set stationary screen, pop out as safety. 4 - Set stationary screen, roll to basket hard. 5 - Set stationary screen, roll to basket, create good passing angle. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - PLAY 3 (Box, Double Screen for ’3’) 1 - Be patient, read defense. 2 - Cut hard using screens, appear as if you are the main option, clear key. 3 - Cut hard using screens, be ready to shoot. 4 - Set stationary screens, pop out as safety. 5 - Set stationary screens, roll hard to basket. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - PLAY 4 (4 Low, Shot for ’2’) 1 - Use pass fakes to move defenders, be patient. 2 - Set stationary screen, wait for screen from ‘5’, be ready to shoot. 3 - Bring defender away from help side. 4 - Act as if releasing for pass, cut hard to basket, clear key. 5 - Set stationary screen, can dive to basket after screen. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - BONUS PLAY (4 Low, Screen for ’2’) 1 - Be ready to shoot. 2 - Act as if setting screen for ‘4’, curl hard around ‘5’, look to score. 3 - Use pass fakes, read defenders, make pass accordingly. 4 - Act as if waiting for screen to come. 5 - Stay stationary, can set screen if required. BREAKDOWN: Why this play works - If you’re looking for more plays like these and a place to hang out with other great coaches come and join The Huddle at Coach Calls Timeout. The Huddle is an exclusive Coaching Program filled with 300 coaching resources to transform your season. Website: ------------------------ #BasketballCoach #BasketballPlays #BasketballCoaching
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