Box Floppy Single or Stagger

When to use it

Baseline out of bounds against man-to-man from a box. Use it to get the ball in safely, then run floppy action so 1 can come off either a single screen or a stagger.

Personnel

Box. 1 inbounds from the baseline and then enters. 5 is on the left, 4 and 3 are at the lower left, and 2 is on the block. 3 receives the entry and has the ball on the left. 2 and 4 set screens for 1 on the right side. 5 screens for 2 on the left.

Reads

1. Entry. 1 passes to 5, and 5 passes down to 3, who cuts off 4's screen to receive it.
2. First read. 1 enters and runs down the right side of the lane off 2's screen and then 4's screen. Read the defender and look for the catch-and-shoot or the curl.
3. Second read. 2 screens for 1, then runs left off 5's screen. If 1 is covered, check 2 on the left.

Counter

If the defender stays tight, 1 uses the stagger instead of the single screen. 3 holds the ball and waits for the best cut.

Teaching cues

• 1: read your defender over the screens before you cut.
• 2 and 4: screen firmly and stay square.
• 3: catch ready and keep your eyes on the cutters.
• 5: set the screen for 2.