Sideline Quick-Hitter — Flare for Three
A quick-hitting sideline inbounds play that flares a shooter off a screen from the weak corner to the strong-side wing for a rhythm three before the defense can set.
Out-of-Bounds PlaysAges 13–15, Ages 16+
The breakdown
Reads & options
- 1.If the flare screen is switched, the screener can slip to the rim immediately for a quick post-up on the smaller defender.
- 2.If the shooter's defender fights over the flare, curl into the paint for a short pull-up instead of staying out on the arc.
- 3.Use the same alignment with a different player flaring each time out to keep the defense from anticipating who gets the shot.
Coaching points
- The flare screen has to be set at an angle, not flat, so the shooter's cut actually bends away from the defender's recovery path.
- The inbounder should throw the pass the instant the shooter clears the screen — a late pass gives the defense time to recover.
- Whoever isn't involved in the action should stay spaced away from the ball so the catch-and-shoot lane stays open.
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