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Zipper

Basketball play explained with court animation.

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How it works

Zipper: 1 dribbles to the left wing. 2 starts on the left block, 4 above him, 5 on the right block, 3 in the right corner. 4 down-screens and 2 zips up the lane line to the top.

  1. 1 dribbles to the left wing. 2 starts on the left block, 4 above him, 5 on the right block, 3 in the right corner.
  2. 4 down-screens and 2 zips up the lane line to the top.
  3. 1 passes to 2 at the top: defender stuck behind the screen = open three.
  4. Defender recovers: 5 comes up for a ball screen.
  5. 2 pulls up or hits 5 on the roll.

Coaching tips

2 waits for the down screen and sprints up the lane line, shoulder to shoulder with the screener.

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