Memphis Grizzlies: Disguise Plays for Ja Morant
The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
Foundations
Disguise Plays & Decoy Actions
The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
Direct answer
What is Disguise Plays & Decoy Actions?
The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
Quick facts
| Category | Foundations |
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| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
How it works
- Boston Celtics (origin): Used initial ball screen or handoff into an action, then a quick reversal
- Boston Celtics (origin): The reversal attacked while the help defense was still in motion from the initial action
- Boston Celtics (origin): Created driving lanes for Jae Crowder and Jaylen Brown
- Dallas Mavericks (Carlisle era): Fake double ball screen (both players move toward the ball as if setting screens)
- Dallas Mavericks (Carlisle era): Both players going creates a natural downhill driving lane for the ball handler
Bilingual terms
| English | Disguise Plays & Decoy Actions |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 伪装战术与诱饵动作 |
| Traditional Chinese | 偽裝表演和誘餌動作 |
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Memphis Grizzlies: Disguise Plays for Ja Morant
The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
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