MIDDLE SCHOOL (MS) PLAYBOOK

What is Offense?

An offense is our method to score baskets and get open shots against our opponents. 

Most offenses are either a continuous motion or a play that can be run over and over again.

OUR OFFENSES (5)

1. "X" | 2. "Fist" | 3. "13" | 4. "21"

5. "5 Out"

vs ANY ZONE (4)

(2-3/3-2/1-3-1/1-2-2)

1. "X2" | 2. "Fist" | 3. "13" | 4. "21" |

vs 2-2-1  (3)

| 1. "Fist" | 2. "13 | 3. "21" |

vs Man-to-Man

1. "Fist" | 2. "X-Motion" | 3. "13" | 

4. "21 |

What is Defense?

Read the DEFENSE section below to Learn more about the 3 main types of types of defenses:  ZOne Defense, Combo Defense, and Man-to-Man defense.

ZONE DEFENSE (5)

1. "12 (1-2-2 zone)

 Regular | Tight | Extended | Half Court

2. "23" (2-3 zone)

Regular | Traps ("2T") | 2-3 (extended)

3. "13" (1-3-1)

 4. "32" (3-2)

5. "22" (2-2-1 Half Court Trap) 

COMBO DEFENSE (2)

1. Box & 1

2. Triangle & 2

MAN-TO-MAN DEFENSE (1)

1. "Packline"

What is a Quick Play?

A Quick Plays are used  for senarios  to score After Time Outs (ATOs),  at the End of Game (EOG), and Buzzer Beaters. Click the links to watch & learn how to perfom these quick plays. Learn these Plays to be prepared for the moment

QUICK PLAY (5)

1. "Quick" | 2. "23" | 3. "Fist"

4. "Tower" | 5. "Twin Towers"

What is an Inbounds Play?

An Inbounds play is designed to to create an scoringing opporunity after the inbound pass. An inbounds pass is a throw from outside the playing area to a player who is inside the court. 

BASELINE OUT OF BOUNDS (BOB)

vs 2-3 | 1. "13 Across" | 2. "Box 1-Up" | 

3. "Stack 1" | 4. "Stack 2"

vs Man-2-Man | 1. "Stack 2" | 

2. 13 - Across

- SIDELINE INBOUNDS PLAYS -

vs 2-3 | "Fist" | "X2"

vs Man-2-Man | "Downscreen"

CORNER OUT OF BOUNDS (COB)

vs Any Zone | "Stack 2"

vs Man-2-Man | "Downscreen"

What is a Full Court Press?

A full-court press is a tactical playing style where defenders put intense pressure on the opposing team’s offense throughout the entire length of the court. The full-court press defense was invented in the 1950s by John McLendon, the legendary African-American coach responsible for inventing the fast break, pressure defense, and two-in-the-corner offense.

When teams defense 

1. "22" (2-2-1)

2. "12" (1-2-2)

What is a Press Break? 

 A press break is an offensive set that counteracts a high-pressure defense. There are many different press breaks that each depend on which  half or full court press is being used, but the main goal is to always get the ball down court while avoiding the defenese pressure. 

1. "14" (1-4)

2. "12" (1-2-2)

What is a Pre Game Warm-Up?

A pre game warm-upu is  a drill or mix of drills designed to  gets multiple players moving and practicing key skills during practice or before a game.

"D3"

3-Spot Shooting | Closeouts | Drive & Kick | Free Throws (1&  1)

 WHAT IS ZONE DEFENSE?

In a zone defense, you’re assigned to one specific area of the court.

 WHAT IS MAN-TO-MAN DEFENSE?

In a man-to-man defense, you’re responsible for one defensive assignment with  help, sometimes limited, from teammates.

 WHAT IS A COMBO DEFENSE?

In a combo defense, you use a hybrid of man-to-man and zone defense, you’re responsible for one defensive assignment with  help, sometimes limited, from teammates.

TYPE: ZONE DEFENSE

    WE CALL IT: "23"

This is the most common zone layout. Two players stand high at the free throw line, while the remaining three defenders guard the baseline. This zone defense is great for defending baseline and corner attacks, as well as securing rebounds. 

VARIATIONS

Regular | Extended | Trap  ("2T")

| Trap (Wings) | Match-Up

TYPE: ZONE DEFENSE

WE CALL IT: "32"

 This alignment places three defenders in line at the free throw line and allows for more pressure from the wings, making for a more difficult long-range shot. 

VARIATIONS

Regular | Extended | Trap | Match-Up

TYPE: MAN-2-MAN

WE CALL IT: "Man"

Also called "person-to-person" defense, this defensive assignes players to a specific opposing player, often matched up by position, ability, or size. 

VARIATIONS

Tight | Loose/Sag | Switching | Packline

TYPE: ZONE DEFENSE

WE CALL IT: "12"

 Also called the “jug” defense, one player guards above the foul line while two players guard the wings. The final two defenders are responsible for the baseline. 

VARIATIONS

Regular | Tight | Traps | 

Full Court | Match-Up

TYPE: ZONE DEFENSE

WE CALL IT: "21"

Two players guard the free throw line, while one player is placed in the lane and the final two defenders are placed at the baseline. This layout is a good defense against baseline attacks and offenses working into the paint. 

VARIATIONS

Regular | Tight | Extend 

Half Court | Full Court

TYPE: ZONE DEFENSE

WE CALL IT: "13"

The 1-3-1 layout consists of one player above the free throw line, three players staggered across the paint and one player guarding the baseline underneath the hoop. This is a good defense for guarding head-on attacks at the top of the circle and for forcing offenses into corners for potential traps and turnovers. 

VARIATIONS

Regular | Traps | Half Court | Full Court

TYPE: ZONE DEFENSE

WE CALL IT: "22"

Two player guard areas from the half court,  two players guard areas from the wings of the  three point line and one player guards area in the key and short corner.

VARIATIONS

Trap | Half Court | Full Court 

 TYPE: COMBO DEFENSE 

WE CALL IT: "Box & 1"/"BD"

One of the most common combination defenses, this setup leaves one individual to guard one specific player, usually the star opponent or player with the hot hand, while the rest of the defense forms a box shape in the paint.

VARIATIONS

Trap | Tight | Full Court  

 TYPE: COMBO DEFENSE  

WE CALL IT: "Triangle"/"T2"

When an opposing team has two star players who can easily take over an offensive attack, a triangle & two defense can be a good response. In this scheme, two players are left to match up man-to-man, while the remaining three defenders protect against penetration by forming a triangle in the paint. 

VARIATIONS

Trap | Tight | Full Court