The Detroit Pistons summer league team ran this play late in the 4th quarter of a tied game. They were unsuccessful in scoring on the play even though they got a wide open shot. 1 passed to 4 in the high post. 1 & 5 went to set a staggered screen for 3. 3 went backdoor and 1's man got caught helping too much on the play. 5 screened for 1 opening up a open look at a 3. See More
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Providence starts in a 1-4 low and runs the guard from the right corner to the left side of the floor to create space for the bigs to work. 4 sets a ball screen for the point in the alley (or slot). 4 pops for a shot and 5 ducks in under the rim. See More
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Michigan State ran this play against Florida to get an open 3-point shot. The first option is off of the staggered screen, but if nothing is there 3 looks to pass to 1 flaring to the left wing. See More
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The Short Pick-and-Rolls were a staple for the Steve Nash Phoenix Suns See More
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Arizona ran this play with a "Spain Action - Ball-Screen/Back-Screen" to get an open post up inside. See More
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NC State used this play to get a point guard on big ball screen in the lane. 4 flashes to the high post to get the ball and 1 walks into the lane acting like he is going to get a handoff or pass. Once he is in position, 1 sets a ball screen for 4 to drive to the rim. See More
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5 sets a cross screen for 2. If 2 is open on their cut, 4 will give them the ball. If 2 is not able to get the ball on their cut, they need to continue their cut by either spacing to the three-point line or by setting a back screen for 4. 4 will need to reverse the ball to 1 in order to be eligible for the back screen. See More
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If x4 does not jump to the ball or lets 4 cut across their face to the basket, 4 needs to take the cut that the defense is giving. 4 should always attempt to face cut to the basket as their first option. If 4 is not open on their basket cut because their defender is now on the ball side denying a return pass, 4 can break from their cut and set a down screen. By starting with a cut 4 is also able to improve their screening angle. See More
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The Houston Rockets ran this play to open their summer league game against Golden State. It provides an opportunity to get the ball inside the paint early in the game with options to kick the ball out to shooters. As the ball is reversed 4 sets a cross screen for 2 who posts up in the logo area. 3 sets a brush screen for 5 who follows up with a pick & roll for 2. See More
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BLOB Situations--Scouting and defending baseline situations man-to-man can be extremely difficult at times. More and more NCAA teams are utilizing a "diamond" or "1-3-1" alignment to defend BLOB situations. Syracuse and North Carolina both use this alignment when defending BLOB situations and teams usually just throw the ball all the way back into the back court to inbound the ball safely. See More
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SLOB Situations-- We love to use the 1-3-1 on all sideline situations, especially when the ball is below the coaches box. By putting our tallest pusher (X4) on the ball, we can funnel the ball to the corner or make the offense throw it all the way back into the back court. You can also spring a surprise trap once the ball is inbounded and possibly catch the offense off guard. Both coverages are show below. See More
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SLOB Situations-- We love to use the 1-3-1 on all sideline situations, especially when the ball is below the coaches box. By putting our tallest pusher (X4) on the ball, we can funnel the ball to the corner or make the offense throw it all the way back into the back court. You can also spring a surprise trap once the ball is inbounded and possibly catch the offense off guard. Both coverages are show below. See More
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These are unique alignments and we make small adjustments in order for us to cover these attacks successfully. See More
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These are unique alignments and we make small adjustments in order for us to cover these attacks successfully. See More
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One of my favorite things about the 1-3-1 defense is its ability to keep the ball out of the paint. By having three defenders always near the ball, you can force ball handlers into what we call an umbrella trap. You can see in this diagram our coverages and adjustments based upon dribble penetration. It is very important not to foul in the umbrella trap. Fouling negates hustle! See More
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