Cross

Coach calls "Cross". 1 has the ball up top.

• 1Pass to 2 on the left wing.This play always starts with the pass to the left wing.
• 2V-cut and catch the ball on the left wing.Sell it low, then come back hard to the wing to get open.
• 3Stay wide on the right wing.Hold your spot. You are about to get a screen from 1.
• 4Hold the left block and get ready to screen.You are the screener in this play. Be ready as soon as 2 catches.
• 5Hold the right block.Stay put. You are about to use 4's screen to get to the ball side.

Next: The screens

2 has the ball on the left wing. Both screens happen now, at the same time.

• 1Screen away for 3, then fill the right wing.Screen x3 so 3 can pop to the top, then replace them on the wing.
• 2Hold the ball, face up and look inside.Give the screens a two-count. The post entry is coming.
• 3Wait for 1's screen, then pop to the top.You become the new point guard and the safety outlet.
• 4Screen across for 5, then flash to the left elbow.Hit x5, then open up to the ball at the elbow as the second option.
• 5Use 4's screen and cut to the left block.Go shoulder to shoulder off the screen and post up ball side.

Then the defence shows one of 3 looks: Read: post is open (33%), Read: 5 is fronted (33%), Read: both posts denied (33%).

x5 is playing behind 5 on the left block. x4 is tight on 4 at the elbow.

• 1Stay spaced on the right wing.You are a kick-out option. Stay wide so x1 can't help.
• 2Pass into 5, then cut to the left corner.Post entry first, then move so x2 can't sit on 5.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Someone has to be back. That is you.
• 4Dive to the basket when 5 catches.If x4 helps on 5, you are wide open for the dump-off.
• 5Seal x5 and show a target.They are behind you. Wide base, hand up, call for it.

Then the defence shows one of 3 looks: Finish: one on one (50%), Finish: x4 helps (25%), Finish: x2 helps (25%).

5 has the ball on the block. x5 is on their back and no help is coming.

• 1Hold the right wing.Stay spaced. If the shot misses, crash from the weak side.
• 2Stay in the corner, ready for the kick-out.If x2 drops, you are open.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Seal x4 for the rebound.Get position under the basket in case it misses.
• 5Drop step to the middle and score.x5 is on the baseline side. Go middle, strong finish.

Bucket! 5 scores off the drop step.

5 has the ball on the block. x4 leaves 4 to double 5.

• 1Hold the right wing.Keep x1 honest. Stay wide.
• 2Stay in the corner, ready to shoot.You are the next option if x2 rotates.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Show your hands under the basket.Your defender left you. Be ready for the dump-off.
• 5Dump it off to 4.Two on you means someone is open. 4 is right there.

Layup for 4 off the dump-off.

5 has the ball on the block. x2 drops down to dig at 5.

• 1Hold the right wing.Stay wide so x1 can't rotate to the corner.
• 2Stay in the corner and show your hands.Your defender left. Be ready to shoot the kick-out.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Seal x4 for the rebound.Be ready if 2's shot misses.
• 5Kick it out to 2 in the corner.x2 left them. Inside-out pass for the open shot.

Open shot for 2 in the corner.

x5 is fronting 5 on the left block. x4 has sagged off 4 at the elbow.

• 1Stay spaced on the right wing.Hold your spot. You may get the ball later.
• 2Pass to 4 at the elbow.x5 is in front of 5. Go high and attack from above.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Step to the ball at the elbow.x4 sagged. Show your hands and catch it.
• 5Seal x5 on your back for the high-low.When 4 catches high, x5 is stuck on the wrong side of you.

Then the defence shows one of 2 looks: Finish: high-low (67%), Finish: x1 sags in (33%).

4 has the ball at the elbow. x5 is still above 5, and 5 has them sealed.

• 1Stay spaced on the right wing.Keep x1 away from the paint.
• 2Stay on the left wing.You are the outlet if 4 needs to pass back.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Pass high-low to 5.They have x5 sealed. Drop it in over the top.
• 5Hold the seal and catch it high.Keep x5 on your back, then go straight up.

High-low layup for 5.

4 has the ball at the elbow. x1 drops into the lane to help on 5.

• 1Stay on the right wing, ready to shoot.Your defender left. Show your hands.
• 2Stay on the left wing.Hold your spot. You are the next outlet.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Skip it to 1 on the right wing.x1 helped inside. 1 is open.
• 5Hold your seal for the rebound.If 1 misses, you have inside position.

Open shot for 1 on the right wing.

x5 is fronting 5, and x4 is denying 4 at the elbow. Nothing inside.

• 1Get ready to catch on the right wing.The ball is coming around to you.
• 2Swing it to 3 at the top.Both posts are denied. Reverse the ball.
• 3Catch and swing it on to 1.Keep it moving. The posts are about to get open on the right.
• 4Dive to the right block as the ball swings.x4 is above you. Go to the new ball-side block.
• 5Flash to the right elbow.You and 4 swap jobs. You are now the high post.

Then the defence shows one of 2 looks: Read: right post open (67%), Read: 4 is fronted (33%).

1 has it on the right wing. x4 is behind 4 on the right block.

• 1Pass into 4 on the block.x4 is behind them. Same read as before, other side.
• 2Stay spaced on the left wing.You are the weak-side outlet.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Seal x4 and score.They are behind you. Catch, drop step, finish.
• 5Dive to the rim when 4 catches.If x5 helps, you are open for the dump-off.

Bucket! 4 scores on the right block.

1 has it on the right wing. x4 fronts 4, and x5 sags off 5 at the elbow.

• 1Pass to 5 at the elbow.Fronted post means go high, then high-low.
• 2Stay spaced on the left wing.Hold your spot.
• 3Stay at the top as the safety.Always one back.
• 4Seal x4 for the high-low.When 5 catches, x4 is on the wrong side.
• 5Catch at the elbow and hit 4.Catch, turn, drop it in over the top.

High-low layup for 4.