Kyiv Basket – Goverla
Basketball. Ukraine. Superleague
What is a set play?
What characterizes a set play in basketball?
How to understand a “set play” in basketball?
A set play is a strategically planned and choreographed sequence of movements to get open shots and score points. Generally speaking the sequence is run through just one time.
Set plays are quick hitters to score points at a certain point during the game. They should not be the entire offensive system.
A set play typically adds a twist to an offense. It gives the opportunity to show the defense something different to keep them off balance. Plays can run into the motion offense, or a team could choose to run a play after running their offense for a certain amount of time.