If you want to find the best sets to get the ball to a dominant post player, you need to watch the Women's NCAA Tournament. Post play is still a major factor in the women's game.

In Monday's 2nd round game, Indiana made a concerted effort to get the ball to their star post play, Mackenzie Holmes.

One way they did it was through the use of hi-lo action. They ran this play multiple times to get Holmes a good look.

You'll notice it starts with Sydney Parrish (#33/4) setting a ghost screen for Chloe Moore-McNeil (#22/1). This is the first option. If Oklahoma guards it wrong, McNeil can attack the rim.

This action also occupies some of Holmes' defender's attention. If McNeil were to beat her defender, Holmes defender would be the help defender.

Thus, when the ball is thrown back to Parrish at the top of the key, watch how Holmes (#54/5) is able to get her inside leg in front of the defender to create a passing window. She also does a great job getting her hands up and wide.

The other two Indiana players are deep in the corners, creating space at the rim.

While Indiana was able to get their first option, Parrish would have had a shot or drive opportunity if Holmes was covered.

This play is beautifully simple and is a great way to put your post player in position to score!

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Comments Most Likes First   Oldest First   Newest First Dan Smith says: 4/13/2024 at 4:56:56 PM Good go to play to get the ball to your big, use a little confusion and distraction for the defenders! Thanks for this, appreciate it. Like     login   register

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