Box #1 - Out of Bounds Play

Box #1

Out-of-bounds play against a man-to-man or zone defense

This is an out-of-bounds play designed for a quick three-pointer or curling lay-up off the inbound.  Here's how it is run:

1. This play is set up with a player at each block and at each elbow, giving it the name "Box."  Your best shooter should be throwing the ball in, and your second-best shooter should be at the elbow opposite the inbounder.  
2. This play starts with an up-screen from the center, set for the small forward, who will dive off the screen to the basket.  The defense will probably be anticipating something like this, so it most likely won't be open.  Obviously, if it is, make the basketball play.  Anyway, your power forward should be attempting to seal his man on the inside, where the defender will be playing anyway.  About 2-3 seconds in, the power forward should shoot out almost to the arc, and the shooting guard should pass the ball here.  Worst comes to worst, throw the ball out to the point guard if you can't make the inbound pass.
3. Once the power forward catches, he will swing the ball to the point guard, and the inbounder should take a few jogging steps towards the opposite side to lure his defender and make it seem like he's about to curl around a double screen.  After the pass, your power forward will set a screen at the block, which the shooting guard should come off of.  Simultaneously, the center will set a downscreen for the small forward, which he will curl off of.
4. Now, the point guard should either be looking for an open guard in the corner or the small forward curling to the basket.