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Set playIntermediate

Iverson

2 cuts across the top off both elbow screens to the right wing. Then 5 sets a ball screen, or posts up if they switch.

Best for: A wing who can catch and drive. The cut gets her the ball on the move, then a ball screen or a post mismatch.

Needs: a strong ball handler. Gets you: a layup, a post-up.

Against
man‑to‑man
Formation
horns
Steps
6 steps · 5 reads each
The five spots
  • 1Point guard (top)
  • 2Left corner (cutter)
  • 3Right corner
  • 4Left elbow
  • 5Right elbow

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 Iverson.

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You are 1, Point guard (top)

Your spot

Step 1 · The Iverson cut

Coach calls "Iverson". 1 has the ball up top, 5 and 4 are at the elbows, 3 and 2 are in the corners.

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

The Iverson cut

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Coach calls "Iverson". 1 has the ball up top, 4 and 5 are at the elbows, 2 and 3 are in the corners.

  • 1Hold the ball up top and wait for 2.Let 2 run off both screens. Then hit them on the right wing.
  • 2Run up and across the top off 4, then 5, to the right wing.Come off both screens shoulder to shoulder so x2 gets caught.
  • 3Stay wide in the right corner.Keep x3 deep so the right wing is open for 2.
  • 4Set the first screen for 2 at the left elbow.Stand still and wide. Let x2 run into you.
  • 5Set the second screen for 2 at the right elbow.Hold it until 2 is past. The play comes to you next.

Next: The catch

Step 2

The catch

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2 comes open on the right wing. x2 is chasing a step behind them.

  • 1Pass to 2 on the right wing.They are open off the screens. Hit them.
  • 2Catch and face the rim.Square up. Look at the rim, then read x5 and 5.
  • 3Stay wide in the right corner.Keep x3 deep. You open the floor for 2 and 5.
  • 4Hold the left elbow.Stay put for now. The play is going to the other side.
  • 5Turn and face 2, ready to screen or post.Watch x5. Their spot tells you which one comes next.

Then the defence shows one of 2 looks: Read: ball screen (67%), Read: they switch (33%).

Step 3

Read: ball screen

1 of 2 looks after The catch · 67%
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2 has the ball on the right wing. x2 is on them, and x5 is sitting back at the elbow.

  • 1Slide to the left slot.Give 2 room in the middle. You are the safety.
  • 2Use 5's screen and drive middle.Come off shoulder to shoulder and attack the elbow.
  • 3Stay in the right corner.If x3 helps on the roll, you are open.
  • 4Drop to the left block.Clear the elbow for the drive and get ready for the rebound.
  • 5Set a ball screen on x2, then roll to the rim.Set it on the top side of x2 so 2 can go middle. Then roll hard.

Then the defence shows one of 2 looks: Finish: x5 jumps out (67%), Finish: x5 drops back (33%).

Step 4

Finish: x5 jumps out

1 of 2 looks after Read: ball screen · 67%
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2 drives middle. x5 jumps out to stop them, and 5 is rolling with nobody on them.

  • 1Stay in the left slot as the safety.Someone has to be back.
  • 2Bounce pass to 5 on the roll.x5 jumped out on you. 5 is open behind them.
  • 3Stay in the right corner.Keep x3 out of the lane.
  • 4Seal x4 on the left block.Keep x4 from rotating over to 5.
  • 5Keep rolling with your hands up.Your defender jumped out. Give 2 a target.

Layup for 5 on the roll.

Step 4

Finish: x5 drops back

1 of 2 looks after Read: ball screen · 33%
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2 drives middle. x5 drops back to the rim to stay with 5.

  • 1Get back as the safety.The shot is going up. Someone has to be back.
  • 2Pull up for the jumper.x5 is back at the rim. The pull-up is open.
  • 3Crash from the right corner.Go get 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.

Pull-up jumper for 2 at the right elbow.

Step 3

Read: they switch

1 of 2 looks after The catch · 33%
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x2 and x5 switched on the second screen. x5 is on 2, and x2, the smaller guard, is on 5.

  • 1Stay at the top as the safety.Someone has to be back. Keep x1 busy.
  • 2Feed 5 in the post.They switched. A small guard is on 5. Get it inside.
  • 3Stay wide in the right corner.Keep x3 from doubling 5.
  • 4Hold the left elbow, then crash the boards.Keep x4 high so they can't double 5.
  • 5Seal x2 and post up on the right block.They are smaller. Pin them on your back and call for it.

Bucket! 5 scores over the smaller defender.

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