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Set playIntermediate

Floppy

2 and 3 start under the rim. 2 runs off the double on the left and reads x2: curl, straight up or fade. 3 sets the single and pops.

Best for: A team with a real shooter. She learns to read her defender off a double screen: curl, straight up or fade.

Needs: a shooter. Gets you: a three, a mid-range shot.

Against
man‑to‑man
Formation
stack
Steps
8 steps · 5 reads each
The five spots
  • 1Point guard (top)
  • 2Shooter (under the rim, left)
  • 3Shooter (under the rim, right)
  • 4Left block (double)
  • 5Above the left block (double)

Run it yourself

Pick a spot and make the reads.

The court plays out each step when you choose right. Switch spots to learn every job in Floppy.

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You are 1, Point guard (top)

Your spot

Step 1 · Entry

Coach calls "Floppy". 1 has the ball up top. 2 and 3 are under the basket, and 4 and 5 are stacked on the left block.

What do you do?

Pick the read you would make. The play runs when you get it right.

Study every step

The whole play, laid out.

What the defence shows at each step, how everyone moves, and the right read for all five spots.

cut pass screen dribble shotNumbers show the order.

Step 1

Entry

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Coach calls "Floppy". 1 has the ball up top. 2 and 3 are under the basket, and 4 and 5 are stacked on the left block.

  • 1Hold the ball up top and wait for the screens.The shooters need the screens set before they run.
  • 2Stay under the basket until 3 is set.Let the screens get set first. Then you run.
  • 3Step out and set a single screen on the right block.You are the single on the right side. That gives x2 two sides to worry about.
  • 4Hold the left block for the double.You and 5 make a wall. Stand still and wide.
  • 5Hold the double with 4, just above the left block.Stay shoulder to shoulder with 4 so nobody slips between you.

Next: The run

Step 2

The run

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The double is set on the left block and 3 has the single on the right. x2 is right on 2 under the basket.

  • 1Stay up top and watch 2.Be ready to pass the moment they come open.
  • 2Take x2 toward the single, then run hard at the double.Set up your defender first so they get caught on the double.
  • 3Hold the single screen on the right block.Hold it until 2 goes. It keeps x3 busy.
  • 4Hold the double, still and wide.Let x2 run into you. Do not move into them.
  • 5Hold the double with 4.Stay shoulder to shoulder so x2 can't slip between you.

Then the defence shows one of 3 looks: Read: x2 trails close (40%), Read: x2 is a step behind (40%), Read: x2 cuts them off (20%).

Step 3

Read: x2 trails close

1 of 3 looks after The run · 40%
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2 is coming off the double. x2 is chasing right behind them, on their hip.

  • 1Hit 2 as they curl into the lane.Lead them with the pass so they can score on the move.
  • 2Curl tight around 5 into the lane.x2 is on your hip. Curl and they end up behind you.
  • 3Pop out of your screen to the right wing.Space the floor. If x3 helps on the curl, you are open.
  • 4Hold the double until 2 is past.Make x2 go all the way around you.
  • 5Hold the double, then look to slip to the rim.If x5 steps up to stop the curl, you are open at the rim.

Then the defence shows one of 3 looks: Finish: the curl (50%), Finish: x5 steps up (25%), Finish: x3 helps (25%).

Step 4

Finish: the curl

1 of 3 looks after Read: x2 trails close · 50%
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2 catches in the lane going to the rim. x2 is behind them and nobody steps up.

  • 1Get back as the safety.The shot is going up. Someone has to be back.
  • 2Take one dribble and finish at the rim.x2 is behind you. Attack before the help comes.
  • 3Crash from the right wing.The weak side crashes for the rebound.
  • 4Seal x4 for the rebound.Get inside position as the shot goes up.
  • 5Seal x5 for the rebound.Get inside position as the shot goes up.

Bucket! 2 scores on the curl.

Step 4

Finish: x5 steps up

1 of 3 looks after Read: x2 trails close · 25%
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2 catches on the curl, but x5 leaves 5 to stop them.

  • 1Get back as the safety.Someone has to be back.
  • 2Drop it off to 5 at the rim.x5 came up to stop you. 5 is open behind them.
  • 3Stay wide on the right wing.Keep x3 away from 5.
  • 4Seal x4 so they can't help on 5.Keep your defender on your back, away from the rim.
  • 5Slip to the rim with your hands up.Your defender came out. Be ready for the drop-off.

Layup for 5 off the drop-off.

Step 4

Finish: x3 helps

1 of 3 looks after Read: x2 trails close · 25%
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2 catches on the curl. x3 leaves 3 on the right wing to stop them.

  • 1Get back as the safety.Someone has to be back.
  • 2Kick it out to 3 on the right wing.x3 came in to help. 3 is open.
  • 3Stay on the right wing and show your hands.Your defender went to help. Be ready to shoot.
  • 4Seal x4 for the rebound.Be ready if the shot misses.
  • 5Seal x5 for the rebound.Be ready if the shot misses.

Open shot for 3 on the right wing.

Step 3

Read: x2 is a step behind

1 of 3 looks after The run · 40%
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2 is coming off the double. x2 is a step behind and has to go all the way around the screen.

  • 1Hit 2 on the left wing.Pass it early so they can catch and shoot.
  • 2Come straight up off the double to the left wing.x2 is a step behind. Catch with your feet ready and shoot.
  • 3Pop out of your screen to the right wing.Space the floor and be ready for a swing pass.
  • 4Hold the double until 2 is past.Make x2 go all the way around you.
  • 5Hold the double, then turn for the rebound.Make x2 go over the top, then get inside.

Open shot for 2 on the left wing.

Step 3

Read: x2 cuts them off

1 of 3 looks after The run · 20%
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x2 jumps up the lane line to beat 2 to the top of the double.

  • 1Dribble toward the left slot and hit 2 in the corner.Shorten the pass. 2 is open behind the double.
  • 2Fade to the left corner behind the double.x2 cut you off going up. Go the other way, behind the screen.
  • 3Pop out of your screen to the right wing.Space the floor for the swing.
  • 4Hold the double and keep x2 on the inside.If they chase 2 to the corner, they have to go around you.
  • 5Hold the double, then turn for the rebound.Stay still, then get inside.

Open shot for 2 in the left corner.

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