Basketball Tip Play Animation

Jump ball plays used to be more important when every jump ball was actually "jumped". Now with the changing possession arrow, getting the opening tip is not a big advantage since you will get the next possession anyway. If you have little chance of getting possession off the tip, just set up around the circle in a defensive line-up (maybe even two guards back) and concede the tip, but not a lay-up.

But, if you do have a strong advantage in getting the opening tip (a tall center or a good leaper as your jumper), here's a play you can try to get off to a quick start. A quick lay-up in the opening seconds can be a good psychological boost for your team. In a close game, little things like one additional possession and two extra points can be the winning difference.

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