Offensive Situations: Automatic Reads Are The First Option On All Out of Bound Plays
Some coaches just like to get ball inbounds and then set up a play, while other coaches find it a great opportunity to attack; and, since most teams are poorly prepared to defend out of bounds situations, they deploy several inbounds plays during a game. However, no matter what philosophy is utilized, automatic reads are the first option on any out of bound play.
1. Players should cut to basket for lay-up any time their defender plays with their back towards them watching the basketball.
2. When the inbounder is left unguarded, they should execute a quick "give & go" with the inbounder making a quick inbounds pass and cutting to the basket for a return pass.
3. If a defender faces up and plays with their back to the inbounds passer, players should have the "Green" light to execute a lob pass over the defender for shot.
4. If the inbounds passer's defender plays with their back to the ball, the inbound passer can simply pass the ball off the defender's back, step in bounds, pick it up and score.
Note: On automatics, players should communicate using eye contact and body language.
