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Baseline Out-of-Bounds Lob (vs Zone)

A baseline out of bounds play against 2-3 zone: 2 steps with diagrams and coaching points.

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Half-court diagram of Baseline Out-of-Bounds Lob (vs Zone), step 1 of 2: 5 offensive players; player 1 has the ball; lines: 3 cuts.
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How it works

Baseline out-of-bounds lob designed for a 2-3 zone. The cutter clears toward the corner, then loops along the baseline to the rim as the two posts screen or seal the low zone defenders; the inbounder reads the opening for the lob.

When to use it

Baseline out of bounds under your basket against a 2-3 zone. A lob for a quick two when the low zone defenders can be pulled apart.

Personnel

1 is the inbounder and needs a good lob pass. 3 starts on the left side and is the cutter who finishes at the rim. 4 and 5 cross in the lane and screen or seal the low zone defenders. 2 is on the other side as an outlet.

Step by step

  1. F112345

    Step 1. Diagram only.

  2. F212345

    Step 2. Diagram only.

Reads

  1. First read. 3 looping along the baseline toward the rim. If a low defender is screened or sealed, throw the lob to 3.
  2. Second read. The posts, 4 and 5, near the rim after they have sealed. If the zone sags onto 3, look for the post who is open.

Counter

If the zone covers the lob, the inbounder passes to 2 as the outlet and the team sets up in the normal zone offense.

Teaching cues

  • 3: move toward the corner first to pull the zone, then loop to the rim.
  • 4 and 5: cross in the lane and get your body on a defender.
  • 1: wait for 3 to turn to the ball, then lob.
  • 2: stay wide as the outlet.

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1 (current), approved October 2, 2026
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