This small play is very simple—attract a double-team, cut and pass; from Zhang Hao initiating the attack with a pass to completing the offense, it took just over two seconds.
But precisely because of the simplicity, the defense can only patch up in just as simple a way.
Larry Brown stood up on the sideline. The defense was originally going well, but the opponent suddenly launched an unexpected attack—that high school kid!
Zhang Hao's post-up area is mid-range on the baseline. Generally, outside players don't post up here because it's too easy to lose the passing route when faced with a double-team.
Similarly, inside players rarely post up in this area because it is outside the shooting range for most inside players. Even Olajuwon seldom shoots from this position; practicing shots here is less favorable than practicing corner threes, which any coach would prefer.
