1-2-1-1 Half Court Diamond Trap

Ball in Middle

Same as a 1-3-1 alignment > the only difference is the responsibility for steal position changes

Ball Left in Wing

X1 and X2 double team on ball
X3 sinks to high post area to protect pass from getting to middle
X5 protects basket
X4 plays steal position

Ball Left in Corner

X5 and X2 trap
X3 slides down to basket
X1 protects high post area
X4 looks for steal

Ball Right in Wing

X1 and X3 double team on ball
X2 sinks to high post area to protect pass from getting to middle
X5 protects basket
X4 plays steal position

Ball in Right Corner

X5 and X3 trap
X2 slides down to basket
X1 protects high post area
X4 looks for steal