BLOB (Baseline Out-of-Bounds) Fundamentals
BLOB (Baseline Out-of-Bounds) Fundamentals: BLOB plays are executed from the baseline when the ball goes out of bounds near your own basket or the.
Comparison
BLOB vs SLOB
Compare baseline out-of-bounds and sideline out-of-bounds actions: starting location, scoring window, spacing, and common play design.
Direct answer
Quick answer
BLOB means baseline out-of-bounds and usually creates quick rim or corner chances near the basket. SLOB means sideline out-of-bounds and usually starts farther from the rim, so spacing, entries, and timing matter more.
At a glance
SLOB (Sideline Out-of-Bounds) Basics
SLOB (Sideline Out-of-Bounds) Basics: SLOB plays are executed from the sideline (not the baseline) when the ball goes out of bounds on the side.
| Dimension | BLOB (Baseline Out-of-Bounds) Fundamentals | SLOB (Sideline Out-of-Bounds) Basics |
|---|---|---|
| Inbound spot | Baseline near the basket. | Sideline, often near wing or half court. |
| Best scoring window | Immediate layup, lob, screen-the-screener, corner shot. | Entry pass, quick hitter, guard catch, or late-clock action. |
| Design priority | Use proximity to the rim before defense organizes. | Create a clean catch and flow into action. |
| Common risk | Inbounder angle is limited by the baseline. | Sideline pressure can trap the first catch. |
Related concepts
BLOB Play Taxonomy
BLOB Play Taxonomy is a basketball action that two players are at the blocks.
Inbounds Plays—BLOB and SLOB
The formation is a box with two players at the blocks and two at mid-post.
Screening Actions in Inbounds Plays
Screening Actions in Inbounds Plays: Screens (down screens, back screens, cross screens) are the primary method for creating space in inbounds plays.
SLOB Play Taxonomy
The formation is a box with two players at the blocks and two at mid-post.
Special Situation Inbounds
Special Situation Inbounds is a basketball action involving use quick-hitting plays designed for three-point shooters.
Full-Court Inbounds Plays (Touchdown / Long Pass Specials)
Full-Court Inbounds Plays (Touchdown / Long Pass Specials) is a basketball action involving length-of-the-floor inbounds sets used to advance the.
Elevator Screens
Elevator Screens (also called Closing Doors) are one of the most difficult actions to defend in basketball.
BLOB Sets (Expanded)
The inbounder stands on the baseline, giving them a limited angle but proximity to the basket — which means layups and short jumpers are primary.