Handoff Dive Overload (vs Zone)

When to use it

Against a 2-3 zone, when you want to shift the defense with a handoff and get a high-low overload on the ball side. Use it when you have a big who can hold the high post.

Personnel

1 and 2 start on the left side and make the handoff, 3 on the weak side wing, 4 starting at the bottom right, 5 at the high post. 4 dives behind the zone. 3 settles on the weak-side perimeter and receives the reversal. 5 holds the high post. 4 fills the short corner. 5 needs to catch and pass or score.

Reads

1. Handoff and dive. 1 and 2 run the handoff while 4 dives behind the zone. If the zone sinks or splits, look for the dive.
2. Reversal to 3. The ball is reversed to 3 on the weak-side wing. 5 holds the high post as 4 fills the short corner.
3. High-low overload. With 5 at the high post and 4 in the short corner on the right side, 3 looks for 5, then for 4 inside.

Counter

If the zone stays tight on the right side, reverse the ball again or let 3 shoot if the zone does not close out.

Teaching cues

• 1 and 2: hand off and cut through the gap.
• 4: dive behind the zone, then fill the short corner.
• 5: hold the high post, stay in the middle.
• 3: settle on the weak side, ready to catch and shoot.