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Box Set Plays

Box Set plays are popular and effective quick hitters that can be used prior to running almost any offense.

Plays from the box set formation allow for a variety of entries and counters that make them difficult to defend. Box set plays are also designed to exploit the weaknesses of the man to man defense you are facing.

Basic Zipper Set Play
The Zipper Set utilizes a zipper cut and is generally run out of the box set formation. This Basic Zipper Set Play includes 2 zipper cuts and a ball reversal to create a triple threat opportunity for the perimeter guard. . . . Keep Reading
Around the Horn Box Set Play
This Box Set Play is a quick hitter that creates an open shot or scoring opportunity by giving one player, the point guard, a screen from each of the other four players. If executed correctly, the point guard will have an open jump shot or the opportunity to create via penetration down the lane. . . . Keep Reading
Big Man Slash
This box set quick hitter utilizes several screening options as well as a counter 'slash action' option to create several open shot opportunities. . . . Keep Reading
High Pick with Screen Option
This 'High Pick' box set play is a difficult quick hitter to defend. It utilizes a pick and roll and a couple of cuts/screens to create kick-out options on the middle drive. There is also a built in option for a player to either cut or set a doublescreen. . . . Keep Reading
Downscreen to Doublescreen
A simple to install box set quick hitter that creates a couple of easy scoring opportunities. Takes advantage of a defense that doesn't get through screens well. . . . Keep Reading
Dribble Entry to 2-Man Game
This box set quick hitter begins with a dribble entry and incorporates two options for running a 2-man game; as well as other possible scoring options. . . . Keep Reading
Backscreen / Double
This box set play utilizes both a backscreen and doublescreen to give 2 possible scoring opportunities. . . . Keep Reading
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