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Last Second Situations
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Last Second Situational Plays
Find a play to get a score in the winding seconds of the quarter, half, or game.
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Weakside Sideline Play
By: Jeff Osterman
This sideline out of bounds play utilizes several screen actions -- a staggered screen and a screen-the-screener to create an open shot opportunity in the lane area. A great sideline play to use in the when a last second shot is necessary. . . .
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Curl the Line Play
By: Jeff Osterman
This baseline out of bounds play is simple to install and can be run against both man-to-man or zone defense and is also a great last second play option. . . .
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Backcourt Sideline Advantage Play
The Sideline Advantage Play is an out of bounds play that can be used when inbounding the basketball from the defensive sideline when there are mere seconds left in the game. It is most effective when the defense is playing man-to-man defense with some pressure so you can create a numerical advantage at the offensive end of the court. . . .
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4 Threat Inbounds Play
This baseline out of bounds play can be run against a man-to-man defense in the last few seconds of the game. There is a lob option, but with a couple of catch-and-shoot options there should at least be enough time on the clock to catch the ball and shoot it cleanly. This is a great last second out of bounds play that may just give you a score when you need it most! . . .
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Double Screen Clear Out
Run this sideline inbounds play from the defensive sideline when you need a score in the last few seconds of the half or game. If you have a player that can penetrate and one that is a shooting threat, this play is particularly effective. . . .
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3 Lane Full
Run this last second full court play when there are about 5-10 seconds remaining. This play gives the point guard time to dribble up the court quickly with options to pass ahead for a score. . . .
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Sideline Misdirection
This misdirection play from a sideline out of bounds situation is designed to produce a jump shot from the short corner. It can be run against man or zone defenses and can also be used as a last second option at the end of a half or game. . . .
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Basket Cut Options
This sideline out of bounds play is designed as a last-second scoring play when there are about 5 seconds left in the game. A quick shot may be possible with this play, but an open shot is usually attained after a second pass and cut. . . .
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Full Court "Valpo"
Get a shot opportunity when you only have a couple of seconds to move the ball the length of the court. View the diagram and watch the play as run by Valparaiso to upset Ole Miss in the 1998 NCAA tournament. . . .
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Last Second Sidecourt X-Out Plays
These X-Out plays are designed as last second plays to be executed when inbounding the basketball in the frontcourt and from the side. Each play begins from the 'X' formation and should be chosen based upon time left on clock and whether you are down by 2 or 3 points. . . .
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Fake and Go Play
The fake-and-go is a play to run at the end of a half or game when you need to go the full length of the court and there is only about 2-4 seconds left on the clock. This play gives several options instead of simply throwing a 'hail mary' pass and hope that it's caught! . . .
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Box Lob Double
Use this frontcourt side out-of-bounds play at anytime of the game, but the lob option also makes it a great last second scoring chance. . . .
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Step-Out Bomb Play
This last second play can be utilized ONLY when following a score when a team is permitted to run the baseline. The 'Step-Out Bomb' play is great to use when the defensive team is desperate to get the basketball and will all-out gamble to get it. . . .
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Full Court 'X' Play
This last second play play is one that can be used when there is only a couple of seconds left in a game; about enough time to catch, turn, maybe use a dribble or a quick pass, and a shot. . . .
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