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It should result in an open shot close to the key.
For this play, 5 should be a good ball handler, and 3 should be a good shooter.

 


Open Shot
Great point guards do not shoot every time they are open but can knock down the shot any time they are open.
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Get open shots with one move.
Instructions
Drive your opponent in hard then take a quick step back away from them, then shot or cross them over.

Bunny -An open shot which isn't challenged by a defender, usually a LAYUP or DUNK when the offensive player has a BREAK-AWAY.

Looks for the open shot all the time. Doesn't stop shooting just because of missing one or two shots early in the game.

guarding: the act of following an opponent around the court to prevent him from getting close to the basket, taking an open shot or making easy an pass, while avoiding illegal contact.

We then spread the others into the gaps (4 on 3) and keep passing the ball around until we get a wide open shot. Eventually, post defenders will have to contest and defend these other players.

Getting the ball in this area can be very effective because the defense is often forced to "collapse" on the ball handler, freeing up other players for open shots.

Players with green lights can take any open shot. Players with red lights cannot shoot anything but a lay-up until the green lights touch the ball.

1-on-1 Basketball Practice Drill --- *Pressuring the ball without fouling, lunging, reaching, giving up the open shot, or giving up the easy lay-up. #This simple basketball drill can be either a half-court drill or full-court drill.

This is used to create open shots inside and outside. Screening for the ball handler often creates mismatches in height or speed when defenders switch.
Basic fundamentals for this type of basketball screen play ("screen on the ball"): ...

Whenever the defense switches, good execution by #1, the first cutter and #2, his screener will always get a good open shot in a high percentage area.

Point guard: Leader of offense who uses superb passing and dribbling skills to set up teammates for open shots. Has a reliable jump shot and ability to break down a defense by driving into the lane.
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More importantly, it requires players to possess an unselfish attitude to create open shot opportunities for their teammates. This constant player movement must have purpose and patience in attacking the defense.

Screen - when the offensive basketball player who stands between a teammate and a defender to gives his teammate the chance to take an open shot.

Screen: when an offensive player stands between a teammate and a defender to gives his teammate the chance to take an open shot
Shot clock: a clock that limits the time a team with the ball has to shoot it ...

Guarding: The defensive act of following an opponent around the court to prevent him from getting and open shot position, driving to the basket or making an easy pass.

To be successful at any level, players need to manage transitions in a game. The team that can convert a steal to a basket, or get a rebound and push it up the floor for an open shot, has a good chance of being successful.

Screen (pick): When an offensive player purposefully places themselves in the way of a defensive player trying to get into position, allowing another teammate to have an open shot.

Before shooting while being guarded by a person that is taller than you, pump faking is a very good thing to do. A pump fake is also called a shot fake. Your opponent may jump up which leaves you free for a open shot or lay-up.
Shot awareness ...

Eliminating the dribble will force players to make good cuts to the basket as well as find open areas on the court to get open shots. The extra player will make it a bit easier for the offensive player to get loose.

See also: Open, Ball, Shot, Basket, Pass