EOG Plays - 1 BLOB and 1 SLOB

   Editor's Note: Below are two more great plays from Coach Jeff Huber (no relation to Jim Huber!) that include a "Special" BLOB and a "Wizard" SLOB for your end of game situations!  Also, if you'd like to see this SLOB and this BLOB with 2 additonal full court end of game plays from last week, you can [view ALL 4 end of game plays here]( on the website. We even have a video of the SLOB in action during a game.  I hope you like them!  - Joe Haefner   Use This “Special” BLOB In A Short Clock Situation Our team recently found itself in a baseline out of bounds situation with 1 second left in the half.   I’ve been in a number of those situations throughout my career. I’ve tried a number of different plays to get a good shot.  I’ve tried lobs. I’ve tried backdoor or curl cuts to the rim. At times, they have worked. But I’ve found that a lot of teams are expecting something at the rim in a situation like this.   We also do have a lob threat this year. So when we found ourselves in this situation, I was reminded of a play I saw taught by former NBA coach Mike Fratello.  This is a great play for a short clock situation when you need a 3. Let’s check it out.  Special BLOB  The play begins with 1 and 2 stationed at the free throw line. The two players should be two of your best shooters.  4 and 5 are stationed a little below the man outside the blocks. It’s important they are lower than 1 and 2 so that when they screen, their defenders cannot slide under the screen.  4 should also be a good shooter and 5 can be your post player.   2 sprints past 1 as though coming off a stagger screen. However, after passing 1, 2 curls and instead screens for 1. 1 then comes off a stagger screen from 2 and 5. This is the first look.   4 then comes in from the weak side and screens for 2. 2 sprints to the weak side corner for a 3 point option.   This is often open as teams focus on the ball side.  After setting the screen for 2, 4 receives a screen from 5. 4 sprints to the ball side wing as a third 3 point option.   5 then slips to the basket after setting their screen.  As you can see, this play gives the inbounder 4 realistic options to pass to. Most out of bounds play do not make all 4 players threats. This one does.  The only exception would be if you need 3 points, 5 would not be an option.  For that reason, it’s important to have a good inbounder who can read how the defense is playing and see what’s open.  If you want to see how we ran it, [check out this link for the BLOB video](   As you will see, our inbounder made a great read and this 2 in the weak side corner. We never got to the last option because of this pass.  If you are looking for a late game BLOB, Special is a great one to try!  “Wizard” End Of Game SLOB With Multiple Scoring Options  Sideline out of bounds situations can be tough. Passing angles are hard. This is especially true when the opponent puts a taller player on the ball.   Wizard is effective because you can use it for a two or three point shot. It also creates multiple passing windows to help your inbounder.   Try Wizard to give your team multiple options to score. Wizard  This play has multiple options. For that reason, you have flexibility in which spot you put your players. You might put your best player as the 3. If the defense tries to deny them, this first option may be open.   As soon as the inbounder receives the ball, 3 cuts violently to the corner and calls for the ball. 2 pass fakes to 3. 3 makes a hard back door cut to the basket.   The basket area is vacant because of the positioning of the other three players. This is the first option.  While the back cut is going on, 4 screens for 5, who immediately sprints into a screen for 1.   After receiving the screen from 5, 1 sprints into a screen for 4. The multiple screens occurring up top often confuse the defense.  4 coming off the screen from 1 for a shot is the second option.  The third option is an elevator screen for 3. 3 runs in between 1 and 5, who come together immediately after 3 passes between them.  This is option number 3.  One final screen the screener action gives you more options.  1 turns and sets a flare screen for 5. This can be a challenging pass, but the defense often neglects the weak side.   If so, have 2 look for the skip pass over the top to 5 on the opposite wing.  4, who didn’t get the pass earlier, comes in and screens for 1. 1 comes to the ball side wing for a shot opportunity.  Finally, after sitting their screen, 4 slips to the rim. This presents a lob option.  As you can see, Wizard presents a ton of options. One key coaching point is to teach your inbounder to be patient and poised.   Five seconds is a long time. To maximize that time, your players must go as soon as the ref hands the ball to the inbounder.   Additionally, your inbounder must be willing to let the play develop. Counting to themselves can help with this.   If you run this with pace and precision, you will get an open shot.   Make sure to run it in practice to give your players confidence. That way, when the situation arises, they’ll be ready to shine, and so will you!  We hope you enjoyed these End of Clock plays!  We’d love to hear your [feedback and questions on the following page]( even if it just means you liked the plays.    All the best,  Jeff Huber Breakthrough Basketball  This email was sent to {EMAIL} because you indicated that you'd like to receive emails and updates from Breakthrough Basketball on 2016-12-16 05:42:39. 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