Double BLOB Play: Baseline Out-of-Bounds Set for a Quick Corner Shot or Post Touch
Goal:
The Double baseline out-of-bounds play is designed to create multiple scoring options by utilizing a series of screens and off-ball movement. This play puts pressure on the defense and forces them to react to the various cuts, ultimately leading to easy layups or open shots.
Setup:
Player 1 (Top of the Key): Positioned at the top of the key to initiate the play.
Player 2 (Free Throw Line): Positioned at the free throw line, ready to set a screen.
Player 3 (Weak Side Block): Positioned on the weak side block.
Player 4 (Strong Side Block): Positioned on the strong side block.
Player 5 (Inbounder): Positioned to inbound the ball.
Step-by-Step Execution:
1. Player 2 Sets the Back Screen:
Player 2 steps down and sets a back screen for Player 3, who curls to the basket.
Player 5 passes the ball to Player 3 for a potential quick layup.
If Player 3 doesn’t receive the ball, they should immediately exit to the opposite corner.
2. Staggered Screen for Player 2:
Player 4 and Player 1 set a staggered screen for Player 2.
Player 2 uses the staggered screens and moves toward the corner for a possible open jump shot.
3. Slipping to the Rim (Player 5):
Player 1, after setting the staggered screen, should look to slip toward the rim for a potential pass from Player 5 if Player 2 is not open for the shot.
4. Player 4’s Role:
Player 4, after setting the staggered screen for Player 2, will step back as the safety valve on the strong side.
Player 4 should be ready to catch and shoot or move into the open space for a shot if the defense collapses.
5. Final Option (Player 1’s Layup):
Player 5 can pass the ball to Player 2 if they are open for a shot, or, if the defense switches, Player 5 should pass to Player 1 for an open shot or layup.
Coaching Tips:
Screening Quality: Emphasize that Player 2’s back screen for Player 3 and the staggered screen for Player 2 must be executed with good timing and positioning. The more solid the screens, the more successful the play will be.
Patience: Player 5 must be patient with the ball. They should wait for the correct window before passing the ball to Player 3 or Player 2. This allows the screens to develop and gives the offense a better chance at an open shot.
Spacing: Make sure the players stay spaced properly. Player 2 should exit to the corner, while Player 3 moves to the opposite side after their cut. This spacing helps to open up the middle and create passing lanes.
Quick Decisions: The inbounder Player 5 must read the defense and quickly decide whether to pass to Player 3, Player 2, or Player 1, depending on how the defense reacts to the screens.
Full Breakdown:
The Double baseline out-of-bounds play is an excellent option for generating easy shots near the basket or an open shot from the perimeter. The primary focus is on the screens and the cuts made by Player 3 and Player 2. The play uses a series of screens, including the back screen and staggered screen, to confuse the defense and create separation for the shooters.
One of the key elements of this play is the decision-making process for the inbounder. Player 5 must be patient and wait for the screens to develop. If Player 3 is open on the curl, Player 5 should pass to them immediately. If not, Player 2 should be the next option after the staggered screen. The slip option for Player 1 gives the inbounder another opportunity to create a high-percentage shot by hitting the screener rolling to the basket.
The play is designed to attack the defense with multiple options, which forces them to react quickly. The success of the play depends on how well the screens are executed, the timing of the cuts, and the decision-making of the players involved. Proper spacing is crucial to give players the necessary room to make the cuts and get open for shots.
