Double Stack Quick Hitter to Feed the Post
Goal:
Get a clean post touch using a double stack setup and simple off-ball movement.
Setup:
Start in a double stack formation near the free-throw line.
Post players are at the top of the stacks (closer to the elbows).
Wings/guards are positioned behind them, lower in the stack.
Step-by-Step Execution:
Pop Out the Wings
Both wings break out to the three-point line (one to each side).
Choose one side to make the entry pass.
Initiate the Action:
On the pass to the wing, the top player on the same-side stack (likely a guard) sets a screen at the high post.
The passer makes a cut off that screen, aiming toward the block.
Top of the Key Fill:
After screening, the screener pops out to the top of the key to be an option.
Post Player Ducks In:
As the cutter clears, the post player on the ball side ducks in and establishes deep post position.
Look for a high-low option from the top of the key to the post.
If the High-Low Isn’t Open:
Swing the ball to the opposite wing (weak side).
The weak-side post ducks in and posts up.
Look for the entry pass along the baseline to the weak-side post.
Coaching Tips:
Emphasize timing on the cut and post seal.
Make sure the passer reads the defender before forcing the high-low.
Keep it simple, crisp, and focused on getting a paint touch.
This is a great play to run because it creates multiple, high-percentage scoring options with simple structure and clear spacing. The cut forces the defense to react, while the high-low and weak-side swing give the offense built-in counters if the initial look is denied.
It’s best to run:
Early in a game to establish the post and test how the defense handles off-ball action.
After a timeout when you want a controlled, structured possession.
Against man-to-man defenses, especially those that struggle with post entry or off-ball screens.
When you have a strong post player or a mismatch inside you want to exploit.
