Basketball Set Play

Inbound Plays — Sideline & Baseline

Teams practise designed inbound plays to create open shots under pressure.

20 minDuration
10 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Half courtSpace needed
BasketballsEquipment

Setup

5 offensive players. 1 inbounder. Passive defence first, then active.

Instructions

  1. Play A: Box set — two cutters from the box to opposite corners.
  2. Play B: Stack — players stacked, peel off on cue.
  3. Play C: Flat — spread the floor, back-cut on the signal.
  4. 5 reps per play, passive defence. 3 reps per play, active defence.

Coaching Points

✓ Inbounder reads first option, then second.
✓ Cutters must sell their initial direction.
✓ Time limit: ball must be inbounded in 5 seconds.

Progressions

→ Live defence — no pre-set plays.
→ Team must score within 3 seconds of catching.
→ Design your own play.

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