4 Iverson Sets to add to your Playbook
Jan 25, 2022 1:26 pm
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The Iverson cut has been used consistently across the NBA to get teams' best scorers open.
The Iverson action creates driving lanes and space for players who can attack off the dribble.
The action has become a staple in the college, overseas & NBA game. If you have a dynamic Guard or a creative Big, you can find quite a few great actions.
Here are 4 Iverson Sets to boost your Playbook:
#1 - Boston Celtics - Iverson Curl & Turnout
The Iverson Curl & Turnout is a very good action to get an open look for a shooter.
The play is designed to put a shooter and a screener on a naked side.
Therefore, the roll man could be open because he will have to show and take the shooter for a split second.
Link: Boston Celtics - Iverson Curl & Turnout
#2 - Chicago Bulls - Iverson Double Drag
The Iverson Double Drag is a quick way to get a ball handler down hill.
If you have 4 man that can shoot the basketball it's a quick action that on the throwback an open 3 may be wide open.
On the throwback, because the 5 man rolled they will have an opportunity to get good post position for the throw-in.
Link: Chicago Bulls - Iverson Double Drag
#3 - Tenerife - Iverson Flip STS
The Iverson Flip STS is an action that gives you a couple options.
It gives you a quick post up, and then a pin down for a 3 point look.
Any screen the screeners action puts the defense in a pickle because it causes the defense to decide whether to switch or fight through.
Link: Tenerife - Iverson Flip STS
#4 - DePaul Blue Demons - Iverson Back Screen Lob
The Iverson Back Screen Lob is a wrinkle to a set used by many teams.
The normal wrinkle only usually consists of one screen, but this set there is a back screen as well.
If you have a good athlete on the team then this is a very good lob set for after a timeout.
Link: DePaul Blue Demons
The Iverson action is a good way to free up guards to set up an action for shooters.
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