Overload 2 - Against Zone Defenses
This is a variation to the last overload play. It will get you many open opportunities underneath the hoop, if ran correctly.
Personnel
Players 4 & 5 should be your strongest post players. Players 1, 2, & 3 should have the capability to dribble drive and shoot the outside shot.
Instructions

- Player 1 passes to either Player 2 or Player 3 on the wing.

- After Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2: Player 1 cuts to the corner.
- Player 3 goes to the top of the key.
- Player 4 flashes from the block to the high post.

- Player 2 passes the ball to Player 4 in the high post.
- As soon as Player 4 receives the ball, Player 5 cuts underneath the hoop.

- If the defense comes to Player 4, Player 5 is often wide open underneath the hoop for the lay up.
- If the defense does not come up to Player 4, (s)he can attack the basket with the dribble drive or shoot an open jump shot.
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