Out of bounds plays from the baseline that work best when your opponent is defending the inbounds play with a zone defense.
This baseline out of bounds playis best run against zone defenses. The initial action creates a lob opportunity that, if unavailable, leads into two downscreens to create an open shot. When the official hands the basketball to O1, O4 pops out to the ballside corner. O3 fades behind the zone on the weak side and...
This play is designed to generate a quick jump shot for a three-point attempt. Best against a man-to-man, it can also be run against a zone defense. O4, O2 and O5 set up at the free throw line. O3 starts on the ballside low block. When the official hands the ball to O1, O3 cuts...
This out of bounds play to be run against a zone defense attacks the zone where they are most vulnerable, the short corner. There are a few scoring options as well as a reversal to attack both short corners. When the official hands the basketbal to O2, O5 turns to screen for O4 who pops...
Use this baseline inbounds play against a zone to get a 3-point shot or if the defense over-commits, an entry pass inside for a short jumper or layup. When the official hands the basketball to O2, O5 cuts out to the corner and O1 steps to the wing (maybe even sealing off the outside defender)....
The line play is often used when inbounding against zone defenses. This variation of the typical line play utilizes a couple of screens to create an open jump shot. Players form a line as shown, with the player nearest the ball starting at about the ballside elbow. When the official hands the basketball to O1,...
Spin Off Around is a simple baseline out of bounds play to learn and run and it can be utilized against both man-to-man and zone defenses. If the initial cuts dont create an open shot, the reversal option against a zone surely will! When the official hands the basketball to O1, O5 posts his defender...
This inbounds play can be run against either a man-to-man or zone defense, however, it will probably be most effective against a man-to-man because of the initial cut clearing out the space near the basket. When the official hands the ball to O1, O5 clears out the layup slot on the ballside by cutting hard...
The Curl the Line out of bounds play is simple to install and can be run against both man-to-man or zone defense and is also a great last second play option. The line brings the defenders together at the start. A couple of cuts and a screen pulls the defenders away creating a space for...
The Read the 2-3 Inbound Options play is designed to be run against a team that defends the baseline inbounds play with a 2-3 zone defense. A smart passer and smart receiver will almost guarantee an open shot opportunity. The diagram above shows the base formation of the Read the 2-3 Inbound Options play. One...
This out of bounds play from a T formation can be run against man or zone defenses and has a couple of options or counterattacks to utilize when the defense attempts to make adjustments. When the official hands the ball to 1, 2 will run off a screen being set by 5 and 3 runs...