41 High Series (Set-Play) vs Man-to-Man Defense

41 – Back

Wing player (3) “V-cuts” to ball

to draw his defender into over
coverage.

Player (3) then back-cuts his

defender for a pass to drive for a
layup

First Option
When the guard (1) swing pass to
wing player (3).

It's important for the wing player

(3) to engage his defender and
assume a triple-threat position.

Players 1 & 2 X cuts off 4’s screen.

Player 1 curls to ball off 4’s screen
Player 2 face cuts off 4’s screen.
Player 5 fills the point position for
defensive containment

Player (3) must read the zone and

cutter in order to know whether
or not to make the entry pass.

The entry pass should only be

made if the second cutter, player
(2)’s defender is trailing and
there's an open lane to the basket.
Second option
After receiving the pass the wing
(3) player sees that the first option
cutter isn't open. The ball's swung
up top to player (5).

Player (1) flashes out to wing to

receive pass from (5).

Player (2) back pick player 3's

defender.

Player (3) rolls off screen to

basket.

A front cut would be better to

create an open lane for the pass.

Again the entry pass should only

be made here if player 3 is open
for a layup.
Third Option
From option two player (3) is not
open.
Guard to wing pass is made,
scissor cut is executed, first option
isn't open, the ball is swung up
top, back pick is set, second option
isn't open,

player 3 moves out to corner to

draw his defender away,

players four and five move down

to set a staggered screen,

player 2 draws his defender inside

and then Cuts around the
staggered screens for an open
shot

player 2 draws his defender inside

and then Cuts around the
staggered screens

wing player (1) passes to player (2)

for an open shot from the foul
line.