Bump
- Bump.
- Player 1: chest pass to player 2 then set a down screen moving toward the baseline.
- Player 2: chest pass to player 3.
- Player 3: cut hard to the basket looking for the ball, perform a straight cut then catch and shoot — feet set, let it fly.
- Player 4: hold your position and provide floor spacing.
- Player 5: set a back screen on the defender's blindside then perform a duck-in.
The 'Bump' is an offensive basketball action characterized by a series of off-ball screens designed to free up a perimeter player for a scoring opportunity, most often a catch-and-shoot. The term 'bump' refers to the physical contact and displacement created by these screens, effectively 'bumping' defenders off their assignments. This play is typically initiated with a pass, followed by successive screens like a Down Screen and a Backscreen, forcing the defense to navigate multiple obstacles and creating valuable separation for the intended cutter. This strategy exploits defensive communication and agility, aiming to capitalize on any momentary lapse or misdirection. By continuously forcing defenders into physical contact with screeners, the offense seeks to generate a high-percentage shot by disrupting defensive flow and creating open windows for perimeter shooters. It's an effective way to generate movement and open looks against tight man-to-man defense.
The Bump play begins with P1 passing to P2. P1 then sets a down screen while P5 sets a back screen. P3 uses these screens, cutting to the basket before straight cutting out to the perimeter. P2 makes a final pass to P3, who then catches and shoots.