The Mystics run this set as a counter to their double stagger action. This allows them to get Delle Donne an interior catch. On the FMS Blog: WNBA Finals - Top Plays Breakdown See More
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The Mercury run their "Ear Tug" quick hitter to get one of the best shooters of all time, Diana Taurasi, a pin down from Brittany Griner. This set can be used to free up the guard, or to create a post iso. See More
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The Mercury opened their 2018 WNBA Playoff game with this set, which resulted in a DIana Taurasi triple! This set has multiple options and screening actions. See the video clip below. See More
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The Washington Mystics ran this BLOB set to hit a game-winning three. The double stagger + down screen combination got Elena Delle Donne open for a rhythm three point shot. Check out the video below! By Doug Brotherton: What's the Best Bargain in Basketball? The WNBA See More
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The Mercury ran this ATO to get Diana Taurasi an open three. There are multiple options, as the zipper cut turns into Pistol Action, and ends with a weak side flare screen for the inbounder. By Doug Brotherton: What's the Best Bargain in Basketball? The WNBA See More
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The Chicago Sky run this set which features the popular corner down screen option, into a DHO, that ends with an Elevator Screen. If the shooter is not open, the Sky automatically set an invert ball screen. By Doug Brotherton: What's the Best Bargain in Basketball? The WNBA See More
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The Sparks took the popular "Winner" SLOB set and added a zipper action at the beginning, as well as a down screen at the end. It is a tremendous design, which resulted in an open three late in the game. By Doug Brotherton: What's the Best Bargain in Basketball? The WNBA See More
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The Atlanta Dream have scored numerous times by adding this simple wrinkle to the end of "Floppy Action." A back screen, with a screen-the-screener pin down has resulted in layups and open jump shots throughout the WNBA Regular Season. By Doug Brotherton: What's the Best Bargain in Basketball? The WNBA See More
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In Games 1 and 2 of the 2018 Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics got a lot of credit for their smooth switches defensively. In games 3 and 4, the Cleveland Cavaliers countered with some basic actions to pick on the switching defense. Their most effective action was their "Point Flares," with LeBron James as the passer from the middle of the floor. The corner to wing flare allows the screener to seal and cut to the rim, for a pass over the top. This set gave the Celtics fits, resulting in multiple layups for Cleveland. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
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The Houston Rockets have used this "Snap Hammer" set to open the fourth quarter of multiple games. Look for it in the playoffs, as it is a really tough set to guard, with CP3 as the primary ballhandler. See More
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In Game 1 of the series between the 76ers and Celtics, in the 2018 NBA Playoffs, the Sixers opened with this set. It has multiple options, as the Flare Screen can create a shot, or lead to a post entry on the diagonal screen. See More
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Michigan ran this set, to counter Montana's aggressive traps in the Wolverine's ball screens. This set clears the space behind the ball screen, allowing the screener to pop. Michigan ran this for their best shooter. At the end of the set, the screener can shoot the 3, or make the extra pass for a better shot. Final Four Breakdown: Michigan Wolverines - Find, Use, Create Philosophy See More
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Michigan ran this SLOB in a "Special Situation." With only five seconds on the shot clock, the Wolverines ran this "Box Wiper" set, which resulted in a good look from 3. This was used in their first round game against Montana in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. Final Four Breakdown: Michigan Wolverines - Find, Use, Create Philosophy See More
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Montana jumped out to a 10-0 lead against Michigan in the 2018 NCAA Tournament. This set resulted in a wide open three point shot, as Montana attempted to extend their lead. See More
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Loyola Chicago ran the best set play of the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. This "Punch Hammer" set resulted in a wide open 3, to tie the game, late in the second half. The post entry sucks in the help defense, before the baseline skip pass (HAMMER ACTION) led to the important 3pt shot. The Ramblers of Loyola Chicago went on to upset Miami, on a buzzer beater, and beat Nevada and Kansas State en route to the Final Four. On the FMS blog: Recipe for Success - Loyola Chicago's Ball Screen Offense Final Four Preview: Loyola Chicago Executes on Both Ends See More
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