About This Play/Drill

This action is Milwaukee's favorite way to get the ball on the block to their 5 man.  They can run this set out of transition or in a half court situation since the ball enters to a wing player thru a dribble handoff (DHO).  Milwaukee has always had a 4 man that can shoot the ball, which makes the 4’s ball screen on the 2 man the first threat to this play.  The 4 man pops to an empty side of the floor while the 1 cross screens for the 5 which occupies both defenders.  If he can’t shoot the 3, he waits for 5 to come across the lane and throws it inside.  It’s a fairly simple play to discuss, teach, & walk thru but difficult to defend especially if their 4 man is hitting shots.