“SLICE” AND “POINT” SETS - FIBA.com

D.8 D.9 D.10
D.11
D.12
nally (diagr. 10), so 4 can pass to 2 near the
basket or hit 1, who is hopefully free after
the screen. If 4 cannot pass to 2, but hits 1,
4 cuts and goes to screen for 1, playing
pick-and-roll with him (diagr. 11).
As 1 comes off the screen of 4, 5 goes to
screen for 3 in the opposite corner. This
creates movement and opens up the middle
of the floor. 1 can turn the corner for a shot,
pass to 4 rolling to the hoop, or pass to 3
coming off a screen set by 5 (diagr. 12).
As in most offensive sets, spacing and timing
is crucial to the proper execution. The
more they run the play, the more options
they will see. We have them ask themselves:
Where are the “isolations”? Where
are the “post ups”? Where are the “catchand-shoot”
opportunities coming off
screens? This will enable us the full cycle
of taking advantage of their individual talents
while creating player and ball movement.
Fiba Assist Magazine | 34 2008 | Page 23