1 is free for a reverse pass if 3 is heavily guarded or double-teamed. Or 1 could use the screen and cut toward the basket for a short feed from 3.
Double Down Option:
1 and 2 set double screen for 3 who circles to the elbow for a quick shot.
4 ...
X5 and X4 trap the ball and prevent the ball from being dribbled up the sideline. X2 immediately sprints over to deny the reverse pass back to the inbounder. X1 cheats up into the middle and denies the pass to the other offensive player (O2).
the ball and slides down from the high to low post, forming a double screen with 2. Meanwhile, 4 using 1's screen cuts into the free throw lane; however, if he doesn't get the ball here, he cuts beyond the to of the circle to receive a reverse pass ...
If we are confident that our guards are good enough to force the opposition guards to the sides and take away the drive to middle, we aggressively deny the reverse pass. If not, we sag off a bit and help.
 See also: Guard, Dribble, Ball, Basket, Shot
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