Set Plays

Wing to Elbow

How to run Wing to Elbow — a set play you can teach frame by frame and take to your next practice.

Online Basketball Playbook · Published May 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Wing to Elbow — frame 1 diagram
1 cuts to the left wing

Set Wing to Elbow to get your forward or big a catch at the elbow for a mid-range read or drive. The entry positions a wing passer with the receiver cutting from the block or low post to the elbow extended. Use it when you want a face-up scoring opportunity from the high mid-post with a clean angle pass.

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