Stagger

Coach calls "Stagger". 1 has the ball up top. 2 is in the left corner, 4 is on the left block and 5 is at the left elbow.

• 1Dribble to the right slot.Take the ball away from 2. Now the left side has room for the screens.
• 2Wait in the left corner until both screens are set.If you go early, x2 just runs with you.
• 3Slide down to the right corner.You give 1 room to dribble and you keep x3 far from the shooter.
• 4Step out toward the left corner and set the first screen for 2.You are the first of two screens. Stand still and wide.
• 5Step toward the left wing and set the second screen, above 4.Leave a few steps between you and 4. x2 has to fight through two screens in a row.

Next: The first screen

1 has the ball in the right slot. Both screens are set on the left side. x2 is right on 2 in the corner.

• 1Hold the ball in the right slot and watch 2.Be ready to pass the moment they come open.
• 2Step toward the baseline, then run hard off 4.Set up x2 first. Then run close to 4 so x2 hits the screen.
• 3Stay wide in the right corner.Keep x3 away from the top, where 2 wants to shoot.
• 4Hold the screen, still and wide.Let x2 run into you. Do not move into them.
• 5Hold the second screen and watch x5.If x5 jumps out to take 2, you are the one who is open.

Then the defence shows one of 4 looks: Read: x2 is caught (40%), Read: x2 trails (20%), Read: x2 goes under (20%), Read: they switch (20%).

2 is past the first screen. x2 ran into 4 and is stuck behind them.

• 1Pass to 2 as they get to the top.Pass it early so they can catch and shoot before x2 gets there.
• 2Run close past 5 to the top, catch and shoot.x2 is stuck on the screens. Have your feet and hands ready.
• 3Stay wide in the right corner, then crash the boards.Keep x3 away from the shooter. Go for the rebound when they shoot.
• 4Hold the screen until 2 is past, then go rebound.Keep x2 stuck as long as you can. Then get inside.
• 5Hold the screen until 2 is past, then roll to the rim.You are the second wall. After that, go get the rebound.

Open three for 2 at the top.

2 is past the first screen. x2 got over 4 and is chasing right behind 2, on their hip.

• 1Hit 2 as they curl to the left elbow.Lead them into the lane so they can catch and shoot.
• 2Curl tight around 5 to the left elbow.x2 is on your hip. Curl and they end up behind you.
• 3Stay wide in the right corner.If x3 comes in to help on the curl, you are open.
• 4Hold your spot, then seal x4 for the rebound.Keep x4 out wide with you. Then get inside when the shot goes up.
• 5Hold the screen so x2 has to go around you.The longer way x2 goes, the more open 2 is.

Elbow jumper for 2 off the curl.

2 is past the first screen. x2 does not chase. They run under 5 to beat 2 to the top.

• 1Dribble toward the top and pass over to 2 on the left wing.A shorter pass is a safer pass. They are open behind 5.
• 2Stop at 5 and fade back to the left wing.x2 went under to meet you at the top. Go where they are not.
• 3Stay wide in the right corner, then crash the boards.Keep x3 away. Go for the rebound when 2 shoots.
• 4Hold your spot, then seal x4 for the rebound.Stay low so 2 has the wing to themselves.
• 5Turn and screen x2 so they can't get out to the wing.They went under you. Now keep them on your back.

Open three for 2 on the left wing.

2 is past the first screen. x5 jumps out above 5 to take 2. x2 is behind 5, on the corner side.

• 1Pass to 2 at the top.They switched. From the top, 2 has the best angle to hit 5 at the rim.
• 2Run to the top, catch and pass to 5 at the rim.x5 came out to you. 5 is open behind them.
• 3Stay wide in the right corner.Keep x3 out of the lane so 5 has the rim to themselves.
• 4Stay out wide and keep x4 with you.If x4 stays out here, nobody is at the rim to stop 5.
• 5Slip to the rim with your hands up.Your defender left to take 2, and x2 is behind you. Go.

Layup for 5 on the slip.