“Winner” is a play to run with limited time on the clock while you have a sidelines out of bounds opportunity. The multiple actions and movements will hopefully free up a player to get a decent look.
A simple warmup drill that teaches catching and shooting off a curl cut.
Handoffs are actions where the player possessing the ball gives it to one of his teammates. The difference to a pass is that the receiving player comes really close to the ball and takes it straight out of the hands of the teammate.
This is an example of a synchronous action where 4 and 5 are setting a screen at the same time.
This is an example containing optional actions. 1 can choose between attacking the basket or passing to 2 or 3.
This tutorial play shows you how to draw up synchronous and optional actions.
The Mavs run this play in different variations. Powell off-ball screens for Luka to get the ball and immediately turns around and sets another screen for a pick&roll attack on the rim.
Great action to get a shot for a shooter or potentially hit a playmaker on a roll after the defense over helps on the flare. A lot of advantages can be pulled from this simple action.
The Golden State Warriors ran this play on 5th January 2023 to get Klay Thompson an open 3 to tie the game.
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