Both of these out of bounds plays were contributed by Bert DeSalvo to the FastModel Sports Basketball Plays and Drills Library.
Out-of-bounds plays can be the difference in a close game, especially when they create an immediate scoring opportunity before the defense is set.
The best inbound plays combine solid spacing, sharp timing, and multiple options to keep defenders guessing.
The Kansas out-of-bounds actions below are designed to generate high-quality shots while giving the inbounder clear reads.
Even if you don’t run these plays exactly as shown, the screening actions and player movement can easily be adapted to fit your own system.
Take a look at the diagrams below and see if there’s an idea you can add to your out-of-bounds package.
4 Flat DHO BLOB
Mason throws it over the top to Ellis
Ellis pops for the catch
Selden sets a screen for Mason
Mason curls the screen
Ellis dribbles to the opposite elbow area and dribble hand offs with Mason
Ellis then screens Mason’s defender
Mason turns the corner and attacks the rim
Lucas pins down for Selden
Selden sprints to the 3pt line
Kansas HC SLOB ‘Chop’ Action
The set has multiple options if opponents take one option away.
Mason inbounds to Selden
Mason fades to near is corner
Selden brings the ball to opposite corner and gives Graham a dribble handoff
Lucas lifts and sets a high pick and lets Graham use the pick
Selden steps off to the 3pt line
Graham drags his dribble
Lucas sets a screen for Selden, Selden curls the screen
Graham reverses to Selden
Graham spaces to the 3pt line
Selden drives the ball and attacks the rim
(Also has dump off to Ellis or kick to Mason/Graham for 3pt shot)
