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
Submitted by: Dan Oldham
Category: Defense 1-3-1