Monday, March 20, 2023

Basketball: My Favorite Box Set BOBs

Run different actions from the same sets, the same actions from different sets, or different actions from different sets. 

"15"


If you have a strong 1 and 5 duo, "15" creates havoc with shots for your one or an inside pick-and-roll for a capable finisher. 


This 15 option has value, too. 

"33"


Paired back screens (better used later after another play) with 3 slipping the back screen. 

"Triangle" 


This play screens the middle with the 5 screening twice to open up the 4 (or the 2 if x3 stays home) for a shot. It's not as popular as "America's Play," the screen for the inbounder corner 3, but it's getting there. 

"Boom(erang)"


If you have a great post mismatch, Boom, Boomer, or Boomerang can work. 

"Angle" STS 


"Angle" relies on screen-the-screener action. One of my core principles for defenders is, "Bigs away come back into play." 

"Four"


Screen-the-screener action which has wreaked havoc against man defenses. 

"America's Play" 


You've all seen it, faced it. But I feel obligated to show it. 

"Zipper Curl" 


Clippers' action with zipper entry and then screen-the-screener curl/lob potential. 

"Winner/Warriors"


This blends screen-the-screener action with a delayed diagonal screen that can create an open three or a layup. 

All this being said, most teams only need a handful of actions, beyond which chaos ensues. Better to invest time in execution and skill-building than having a dozen choices. 

Lagniappe. Add something for a rainy day.