Hook Cut Double Screen (vs Zone)
A zone offense play against 2-3 zone: 3 steps with diagrams and coaching points.
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How it works
Zone offense that reverses the ball to 2, then sends 1 on a hook cut around a double screen from 5 and 3. The action hunts 1 on the right wing while occupying the low and middle zone defenders, with 2 reading the wing pass or an interior opening.
When to use it
Against a 2-3 zone when you want a hook cut around a double screen and a shooter on the right wing. Needs a passer who can reverse the ball.
Personnel
1 starts on the right with the ball. 4 flashes to the high post. 3 and 5 set a double screen for 1's hook cut to the right wing. 2 starts at the left slot and handles the ball after the reversal. 1 needs to catch ready to shoot.
Step by step
Step 1. Diagram only.
Step 2. Diagram only.
Step 3. Diagram only.
Reads
- First read. 1 on the right wing after the hook cut. 2 passes to 1 if the screen has pulled the zone.
- Second read. An interior opening where the low and middle defenders are tied up by the double screen.
Counter
If 1 is covered, 2 keeps the dribble and reads the high post. Do not force the pass into the zone.
Teaching cues
- 1: hook tight around the double screen and show your hands.
- 3 and 5: set the double screen and stay square to the zone.
- 2: dribble at the wing to move the zone, then pass.
Use this play
- Version
- 1 (current), approved October 2, 2026
- Published by
- Ball Coach
- Source
- Published by Ball Coach under its first-party license, credited to Ball Coach. Released as a fixed version; any later edit gets a new version number.
- Use
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Topics
- Zone offense
- 2-3 zone
- Ball reversal
- Double screen
- Screen the zone