What's a key option or counter for Box Out-of-Bounds Play?

If the cross-screen for the block cut is covered, look immediately to the popping shooter in the corner.

What's a key option or counter for Box Out-of-Bounds Play?

Versus man defense, the block players should screen for each other at an angle that seals the defender under the rim.

What's a key option or counter for Box Out-of-Bounds Play?

Versus a switching defense, the inbounder can also look to the weak-side elbow for a quick catch and attack.

Out-of-Bounds Plays

Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+

Box Out-of-Bounds Play

A baseline inbounds set with four players aligned in a box shape, using a cross-screen on the blocks for a quick post touch and a popping shooter as the counter.

Alignment — Box Set

Action — Cross-Screen & Pop

Reads & options

1. If the cross-screen for the block cut is covered, look immediately to the popping shooter in the corner.
2. Versus man defense, the block players should screen for each other at an angle that seals the defender under the rim.
3. Versus a switching defense, the inbounder can also look to the weak-side elbow for a quick catch and attack.

Coaching points

· The inbounder should use a full five-count and let the first action develop before checking down to the counter.
· The block screeners need to set the cross-screen low and wide, right at the level of the block, not up near the dotted line.
· Disguise which action is the 'go-to' by running the same alignment with different first options from game to game.

Draw and animate your own plays

Build sets like Box Out-of-Bounds Play in the interactive Play Designer — drag players, chart cuts, screens, and passes, then watch the play run.

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More out-of-bounds plays

Stack Baseline Out-of-Bounds Play

Four players stack vertically along the lane line and release in a scripted sequence to the corner, block, wing, and top, giving the inbounder a clear first, second, and safety read.