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Baseline Entry Curl Handoff

A baseline out of bounds play against man-to-man: 2 steps with diagrams and coaching points.

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Half-court diagram of Baseline Entry Curl Handoff, step 1 of 2: 5 offensive players; player 1 has the ball; lines: 1 pass, 1 cut.
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How it works

Baseline out-of-bounds entry to 5 on the right side as 2 clears to the weak-side wing. The inbounder curls around 5 for the handoff and attacks the middle, reading the lane or help-side rotation.

When to use it

Baseline out of bounds, against man-to-man, when you want a quick entry to 5 on the right side and a handoff to 1 so he can attack the middle.

Personnel

1 inbounds from the right baseline. 5 is the entry target on the right side and does the handoff. 2 clears across to the weak-side wing. 3 is the weak-side wing. 4 holds the top of the lane. 1 needs to be able to dribble into the middle.

Step by step

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    Step 1. Diagram only.

  2. F212345

    Step 2. Diagram only.

Reads

  1. Entry. 1 passes to 5 on the right side. 2 clears to the weak-side wing.
  2. First read. 1 curls around 5 and takes the dribble handoff. 1 attacks the middle.
  3. Second read. Read the lane and the help. If a help defender comes over, look for 4 or the weak-side wing.

Counter

If the defender takes away the handoff, 5 can hold the ball and let 1 cut away. The weak side must stay spaced.

Teaching cues

  • 1: after the pass, curl tight around 5 and show a target.
  • 5: hold the ball high and hand off with the arm away from the defender.
  • 2: clear to the wing and stay spaced.
  • 1: attack the middle with your head up.

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1 (current), approved October 2, 2026
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Ball Coach
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