Disguise Plays & Decoy Actions
The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
Foundations
Solution 1: Use the Sag as a Decoy (Ja Morant model)
The non-shooter is used as a decoy runner
Direct answer
What is Solution 1: Use the Sag as a Decoy (Ja Morant model)?
The non-shooter is used as a decoy runner
Quick facts
| Category | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- The non-shooter is used as a decoy runner
How it works
- The decoy action opens driving or cutting lanes for others
- Then occasionally hit the non-shooter when the defense completely ignores them
Bilingual terms
| English | Solution 1: Use the Sag as a Decoy (Ja Morant model) |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 方案一：利用防守收缩作为诱饵（莫兰特模式） |
| Traditional Chinese | 解決方案1：使用Sag作為誘餌（Ja Morant模型） |
Related concepts
Memphis Grizzlies: Disguise Plays for Ja Morant
The Problem: Ja Morant is not a good shooter.
Small-Ball Lineups: The 5-Wing Model
Small-ball lineups eliminate traditional big men entirely, replacing them with Mobile Bigs or Movement Shooters at the power-forward and center spots.
Solution 3: Ballscreen Actions (Non-Shooter as Screener)
Non-shooter as the screener instead of the cutter
Solution 4: Post-Up Sequences
Non-shooter flashes to the post where they have size/strength advantages
Solution 2: Iverson Cuts and Off-Ball Screens
Non-shooters running off screens puts the defense in a dilemma: chase the cut (opening driving lanes for others) or sag (letting the cutter score easy inside)