What do you have in the Tool Box when the game gets tight, and you have to score in the Half Court. Here are 10 plays that you can add to your playbook to get you a basket when the game slows down.
More EuroLeague GOLD here to start a game highlighted by @EuroLeague_X_Os
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) November 4, 2025
This works against physical defense here and would shows perfect execution
UCLA cut directly into a pindown
FILTHY
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SHEESH
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) November 5, 2025
This is so incredibly hard to guard
By having the same guy set consecutive back screens like this, it puts so much pressure on the defense
The tight curl finally breaks the defense here
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Love this flare action that Duke ran multiple times last night
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) November 5, 2025
Excellent execution
Worth noting, Cam Boozer will get most of the headlines this season, but his brother Cayden is an elite passer and will help winning from day 1
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Love actions that take place after you throw the ball in the post
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) November 5, 2025
This Flare on the weakside is very difficult to defend and a quick slip after the flare should be there too
Add it to the playbook
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Ridiculous set by Creighton out of Horns
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) August 14, 2025
Moving and confusing the defense, while creating a driving gap
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Really creative action out of Horns here
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) July 9, 2025
Beautiful to watch
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The NBA runs some of the best quick hitter actions you will find anywhere due to the short shot clock
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) August 30, 2025
Should study the NBA and you will find all kinds of gems like this Horns/Flex action 🔥
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Iverson/ Backscreen Lob
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) July 16, 2025
Sheesh
Add it to the playbook 📚
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Iverson/over
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) May 2, 2025
Classic
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This action is extremely hard to guard
— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) August 1, 2024
Ghosting the initial Pistol Action, setting an outside ball screen directly into a Spain type look
NBA coaches are elite with the clipboard
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