If you’re playing a team with a primary ballhandler who is prone to getting out of control or doesn’t do a great job of keeping his head up, this trap will be especially effective –although even the savviest of point guards can be caught slipping by the blind trap.

The ball handler will push the ball towards the sideline before jumping out ahead and cutting him off, forcing him to turn back into the middle of the court as your small forward swoops in for the steal.

The faster the pace you can get the ballhandler moving at, the more out of control he’ll be, and the more likely you’ll be able to catch him by of control he’ll be, and the more likely you’ll be able to catch him by surprise.