Baseline inbound / Quick hitter

A short-clock inside look

A baseline inbounds play using a cross screen along the lane to free a cutter right at the rim, with an elbow safety valve.

STARTING SET

Find the numbered players, starting ball holder, and space for the first action.

Playback shows the chosen read at a teaching pace. It does not simulate defenders or predict the game clock.

TEACH THE IDEA

When to use it

You need two points from a baseline restart and your players can set and use a legal stationary screen. Rehearse against a real countdown.

Build on itAge 13 exampleBLOBQuick hitterPlayer-to-player defense

Screener 4 must establish a stationary base before 2 makes the cut to avoid an offensive foul.
Cutter 2 waits for 4 to become stationary, then passes close to the screen without running into the screener.
1 must read the cutter immediately on beat 3 without telegraphing the pass.

If the defense switches or jams 2's cut to the rim, 1 should pass immediately out to 5 at the right elbow as the safety outlet.

The cutter leaves before the screen is stationary, or the inbounder forces a covered pass.

Walk the set, cut and entry separately before adding defense or a countdown.