Box Sideline Out of Bounds Offense

What is box sideline out of bounds offense?

• Box sideline out of bounds offense comprises actions that can be ran during an inbound passing opportunity from the sideline.
• The overall offensive set is also initiated from a box formation with four players near the low posts and high post areas, respectively.

What are example demonstrations of box sideline out of bounds offense?

• Box sideline out of bounds offense usually begins with a type of initial action such as an off-ball screen.
• From there, that initial action could be followed up by additional player motion, which could eventually result in one or more scoring opportunities.
• The examples below demonstrate these concepts with greater clarity, which also includes diagrams and key actions in bold text.

How to understand the diagrams and player roles via a brief legend

In reference to any diagrams below, each of the offensive players are generally represented by the standard basketball positions in number format, unless otherwise noted.

• 1 through 5: 1 through 5 represents the point guard (1), shooting guard (2), small forward (3), power forward (4), and center (5), respectively.
• Black Dot or Small Circle: The black dot or small circle represents the basketball.
• Solid Arrow: The solid arrow indicates movement or a cut on the basketball court.
• Dotted Arrow: The dotted arrow represents a basketball pass.
• Wavy Arrow: The wavy arrow indicates dribbling.
• T-Shaped Symbol: The T-shaped symbol signifies a screen, also known as a pick.
• Double Pipe Symbol: The double pipe symbol denotes handoff action.

Example 1

• Diagonal screen:
  • Starting off, 5 cuts from the left side elbow area to set a diagonal screen for 1 near the right side low post area.
  • 1 then uses that screen and cuts toward the extended left slot area. 1 also receives the ball from 2.
• V-cut:
  • As 1 receives the ball, 4 v-cuts and gets open near the right slot.
  • After that, 4 receives the ball from 1.
• Baseline run:
  • At the same time as 4 is receiving the ball, 2 steps inbounds from the sideline and runs the baseline towards the right corner.
  • 2 also utilizes back screen and baseline screen set by 3 and 5 in the process.
• Dribble towards wing:
  • As 2 is running the baseline, 4 dribbles towards the right side wing.
  • This also helps 4 get a better passing angle
• Pass towards corner: 4 passes the ball towards the right side corner, which is received by 2.
• Scoring opportunity: 2 takes the open three-point shot.

Example 2: Part 1

• Cross screen:
  • Starting off, 5 can step into the lane to set a cross screen.
  • 2 can use that screen and cut towards the right side corner.
  • Also, after setting the cross screen, 5 could turn and fill the right side low post.
• High post screen:
  • At the same time, 4 could step towards the center of the high post (i.e. the nail area) to set a screen.
  • 1 could use that screen and cut towards the right side extended slot area.
  • Furthermore, 4 could fill and replace near the left side elbow following the screening action.
• Passing options:
  • First pass:
    • The first pass could be straight to the right corner.
    • Afterwards, 2 could quickly shoot the three-pointer if that is open.
  • Second pass:
    • If the corner option is not there, then the second pass could go to 5.
    • Following that, 5 could try to score via a low post move.
  • Third pass: If 2 and 5 are not open, then 1 is the final passing option in this part of the sequence.

Example 2: Part 2

• Pick and pop:
  • Next, 4 steps out towards the top to set a pick.
  • 1 uses that pick and dribbles towards the left side extended elbow area.
  • 4 also pops to the high post area as well after setting the screen.
• Double screen:
  • 2 and 5 step-up towards the extended mid-post area just inside of the three-point line to set a double screen.
  • 3 steps inbound and cuts to the basket, utilizing that double screen in the process.
• Scoring opportunities:
  • 1 looks inside to 3 who can score via a layup if that is open.
  • 1 could also pass to 4 who could take the mid-range shot if that is open.
  • 1 could simply keep possession of the ball and take the mid-range shot as well.

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