Most teams run a variation of this...
But I liked how Buzz drew it up
It has to be with a small amount of time on the clock because this draws defenders closer to their man. If there are 10+ seconds, you're OK letting the ball come in, you just want to protect any actions after that. But if it's 1 or 2 seconds, then defenders are going to play the passing lanes tighter to make you try and contested shot going away from the basket. That knowledge is key to making the play work.
You run Ty Outlaw (a great shooter) to the corner which occupies his defender. NAW acts as the outlet valve at the top of the key, but he really just wants to pull his defender closer to the sideline.
KBJ sets a dummy screen on Ahmed Hill, the only reason for the screen is to make them switch OR to make them late and force them to defend Hill on his hip rather than his chest.
After the first screen pointed to the corner (already occupied), Hill wraps around and heads back to the rim. At this point KBJ doesn't need to set a screen for Hill (Hill's defender is already late due to the first screen) so he sets a screen on his own defender, the only player left who can make a play on the ball. You toss the ball right in the gap created between KBJ and Hill and its an easy look. He simply missed it.
The way to combat this is to close switch everything. Make sure defenders come together and touch before switching, making those gaps more difficult. A little more awareness on Zion's part would have shown Hill wasn't going to the corner since it was already occupied by Outlaw. He would just need to step up into the gap and use his athleticism to deflect the ball. If it was a matter of Ahmed Hill vs Zion Williamson to jump and get the ball, I like Zion's chances. But because the initial action made him late, it's a good look to win the game
Thread Replies (28)
I'd like to draw up half a second more for Hill against Duke in the S16...
-- No_Limit_Hokie
Oct 24, 2023 at 04:32 PM ET
No_Limit_Hokie
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10/24/23 04:32 PM ET
Pedulla, Rice, Cattoor, Nickel and Kidd on the floor....
-- vtbball80
Oct 24, 2023 at 02:05 PM ET
vtbball80
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10/24/23 02:05 PM ET
@GCHokie34 Rice, Pedulla, Cattoor, Nickel, and Beran on the floor.
-- twampman
Oct 24, 2023 at 01:16 PM ET
twampman
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10/24/23 01:16 PM ET
Rice brings it up the court, Pedulla in one corner
-- Gobbler95
Oct 24, 2023 at 12:37 PM ET
Gobbler95
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10/24/23 12:37 PM ET
I'd draw up the Henson heave. Keep it simple.**
-- brcook1
Oct 24, 2023 at 11:37 AM ET
brcook1
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10/24/23 11:37 AM ET
The "Villanova" play from a few
-- tylerhokie
Oct 24, 2023 at 11:29 AM ET
tylerhokie
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10/24/23 11:29 AM ET
Great play for a short clock. Jay Wright's reaction was priceless.....
-- vtbball80
Oct 24, 2023 at 12:16 PM ET
vtbball80
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10/24/23 12:16 PM ET
Emory University (out of Atlanta)
-- GCHokie34
Oct 24, 2023 at 11:34 AM ET
GCHokie34
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10/24/23 11:34 AM ET
Fake argument amongst teammates and coach
-- Colonel Jessup
Oct 24, 2023 at 09:22 AM ET
Colonel Jessup
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10/24/23 09:22 AM ET
This is it. All this RR talk is just buildup to this moment. Have no fear!**
-- Hokie622
Oct 24, 2023 at 02:45 PM ET
Hokie622
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10/24/23 02:45 PM ET
Belmont used to run something about as close as you'll get...
-- GCHokie34
Oct 24, 2023 at 11:14 AM ET
GCHokie34
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10/24/23 11:14 AM ET
Love the craftiness of plays like this!! Thanks!**
-- FlossEmVT
Oct 24, 2023 at 01:48 PM ET
FlossEmVT
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10/24/23 01:48 PM ET
I'd run a variation of Bennett's mover/blocker. On the floor are Pedulla,
-- King of Hokies
Oct 24, 2023 at 04:18 AM ET
King of Hokies
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10/24/23 04:18 AM ET
inbounds pass goes to a guy who snuck up into the rafters. Swish!!**
-- 949hokie
Oct 24, 2023 at 02:35 AM ET
949hokie
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10/24/23 02:35 AM ET
for a twist, add a bounce pass from the rafter guy for an ally-oop**
-- 949hokie
Oct 24, 2023 at 02:52 AM ET
949hokie
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10/24/23 02:52 AM ET
I swear, it worked on YouTube!!! **
-- 949hokie
Oct 24, 2023 at 02:57 AM ET
949hokie
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10/24/23 02:57 AM ET
full court flying wedge, escort the ball all the way to a layup...
-- Vienna_Hokie
Oct 23, 2023 at 10:01 PM ET
Vienna_Hokie
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10/23/23 10:01 PM ET
I think Dean Smith invented the "Brotherly Shove". Sam Perkins shoves
-- KCHokie2
Oct 24, 2023 at 12:21 AM ET
KCHokie2
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10/24/23 12:21 AM ET
I’m going with the half-courter from a walk-on
-- jms41
Oct 23, 2023 at 08:51 PM ET
jms41
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10/23/23 08:51 PM ET
Not my wheelhouse but I’m interested in your thoughts on a specific VT play
-- hokieZ71
Oct 23, 2023 at 08:48 PM ET
hokieZ71
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10/23/23 08:48 PM ET
Most teams run a variation of this...
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-- GCHokie34
Oct 24, 2023 at 11:31 AM ET
GCHokie34
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10/24/23 11:31 AM ET
Probably run a horn set and look to slip the screen with Beran
-- soflahokie
Oct 23, 2023 at 08:32 PM ET
soflahokie
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10/23/23 08:32 PM ET
Where are we throwing it in from?
-- HokieDDS
Oct 23, 2023 at 08:07 PM ET
HokieDDS
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10/23/23 08:07 PM ET
One full shot clock, from full court**
-- GCHokie34
Oct 23, 2023 at 09:12 PM ET
GCHokie34
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10/23/23 09:12 PM ET
Picket fence for Cattoor. He'll make it.**
-- Apex-Hokie
Oct 23, 2023 at 06:07 PM ET
Apex-Hokie
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10/23/23 06:07 PM ET
Only thing I’m sure of is I don’t want Lynn Kidd shooting foul shots. **
-- Femoyer Hokie
Oct 23, 2023 at 04:30 PM ET
Femoyer Hokie
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10/23/23 04:30 PM ET