Slice Reversal Double Stagger

When to use it

Half court against man-to-man, starting from a 2-out 3-in look. Good when you want a slice cut first and then a reversal back to 1 that gives 3 a back screen and 2 a double stagger for a catch-and-shoot.

Personnel

1 is the point guard who passes and receives the reversal. 2 slices along the baseline to the opposite corner and then uses 4 and 5 as a double stagger. 3 gets a back screen from 4. 4 and 5 screen twice, and each screener should hold their screen until the cutter passes.

Reads

1. Slice and enter. 1 enters to the wing and 2 slices along the baseline to the opposite corner. The ball then reverses back to 1.
2. Back screen for 3. On the reversal, 4 back screens for 3. 3 reads the defender for a cut to the rim.
3. Stagger for 2. 2 uses 4 and 5 as a double stagger for a catch-and-shoot. Look at how the defender is guarding the screen.

Counter

If 2's defender trails the stagger, 2 curls to the rim instead of shooting. If both actions are denied, 1 keeps the ball and resets.

Teaching cues

• 2: slice tight along the baseline, then come off the stagger shoulder to shoulder.
• 4: back screen for 3, then set the stagger for 2.
• 3: read your defender off 4's back screen.
• 1: pass and reverse quickly, then look for 2 or 3.