This is a BLOB play or baseline out of bounds play. A good BLOB play can be effective to get easy baskets with taking the ball underneath the basket. A well executed play can be very hard to defend in these spots. So, it is worth the time to find good plays that your team is able to run effectively.
This play starts in a box formation. The two guards start on the blocks. The two bigs start at the elbow. The best ball handler should be on the block right in front of the ball. The best shooter should be opposite the ball on the block. This setup puts the two main players of the play in the correct spots.
The shooter(2) runs across the lane getting a screen by the point(1) to get open for the entry pass. After the entry pass, the forward(3) runs to the opposite corner. The forward needs to get to the corner and set up for a possible kick out 3-point shot during the 2nd movement of the play.
After the cross screen, the point(1) runs up the lane going through a double screen set by the post(4) and center(5). The shooter(2) should catch the entry pass and quickly pass the ball up to the point(1) coming through the double screen.
This is the first option for a shot. Depending on the ability of the point(1) to shoot the 3-ball as well as how the defense guards the double screen here, the point might be open on the catch to go ahead and shoot the ball.
If the shot is not there after the two passes, then the players are ready for the 2nd movement of the play. The shooter(2) and forward(3) are both in the corners. The point(1) has the ball at the top of key with the post(4) and center(5) at the free throw line.
After the double screen, the post(4) and center(5) are going to separate and set another screen. The center(5) comes up and sets a ball screen for the point(1). After the ball screen the center(5) is rolling to the basket.
The post(4) is going down to the corner to set a down screen for the guard(2). The guard(2) is coming up around the 3-point line. The guard(2) is looking to cut in behind the ball screen. As the point(1) comes off the screen and the center(5) rolls, the area where the screen took place can usually be wide open. The guard(2) is looking to fill this spot to receive a pass from the point(1).
The point(1) has four scoring options off of the ball screen.
Option 1: Attack the defense off the ball screen and score the ball either at the rim or with a pull up jump shot.
Option 2: Attack the defense and hit the center(5) on the roll because their defender helps on the drive.
Option 3: Attack the defense and pass out to the forward(3) in the corner for a corner 3-pointer. This pass will come if the forwards(3) defender helps in on the points(1) drive.
Option 4: The point(1) attacks off the ball screen and tries to get the defense moving with him. The guard(2) comes off the screen and fills in the spot left by the center(5) rolling. The point(1) stops, turns, passes to the guard(2) cutting up the 3-point line for a 3-point shot.
Too often, plays are too complex for the players. There is too much going on and the players are not able to execute them at a high level. Sometimes, the best plays are the simple plays with just a few keys the players can read and react. This play has two main movements. The first movement gets the ball in play and in position with everybody moving into their spots. The second movement is a ball screen with a bunch of scoring options off of that ball screen. This lets the players be basketball players and take what the defense is giving them.
