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 opponent's basket.
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 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. |
When to choose each
BLOB (Baseline Out-of-Bounds) Fundamentals: Choose a BLOB when you need a quick rim or lob look near the basket and want to exploit screen-the-screener action before the defense organizes.
SLOB (Sideline Out-of-Bounds) Basics: Choose a SLOB when you need a clean entry into half-court offense or a designed late-clock quick hitter from the sideline.
Related concepts
Baseline Out of Bounds (BLOB)
A baseline inbound package that uses compact spacing, screens, and quick reads to create layups, corner threes, or safe entries.
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.
BLOB Play Taxonomy
Play 1 — "Elevator" or "Double High": Creates a Screen at the Free Throw Line The box formation is used.
Inbounds Plays—BLOB and SLOB
BLOB plays are executed from the baseline when the ball goes out of bounds near your own basket or the opponent's basket.
SLOB Plays (Sideline Out of Bounds)
SLOB (Sideline Out of Bounds) plays occur when the ball goes out of bounds on the sideline during the half-court or three-quarter-court phase of play.
Screening Actions in Inbounds Plays
Screens (down screens, back screens, cross screens) are the primary method for creating space in inbounds plays.
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 opponent's basket.
SLOB Play Taxonomy
SLOB Play 1 — "Flex": Baseline Cross-Screen with a Down-Screen Continuation The formation is a box with two players at the blocks and two at mid-post.