Milwaukee Bucks Film Room Dictionary: Sideline Out of Bounds (SLOB)

The use of NBA film on social media is greater than ever before. With that comes terms like flex cut, SLOB, ATO and a bunch of other synonyms that sound made up. To help you better understand and keep up with the vocabulary, I will break down the critical definitions and terms you should know (specifically regarding the Milwaukee Bucks).

The goal is to help you become a smarter basketball fan and understand the game at a higher level.

The format of each video will be as follows:

1. Term and short definition
2. Detailed explanation with diagrammed videos.
3. Why it matters to you.

To help you become a smarter Milwaukee Bucks fan, the Bucks Film Room Dictionary will define a new term weekly that you should know.

We will tip off this series with Sideline Out of Bounds (SLOB). Sideline out of bounds, also known as a SLOB, occurs after a foul or a timeout is used to advance the ball. It’s comprised of one offensive player inbounding the basketball from the sideline and the four additional players executing a play to generate potential scoring opportunities. Click on the link below to check out the full video breakdown.

SLOBs are used multiple times a game and the best teams maximize their use by turning them into good scoring opportunities. This was a very cool progression of options with the Bucks’ out-of-bounds plays.

Milwaukee’s operates much like an RPO in football. They have a basic set of actions they run, but read the defense’s reaction to determine what their next step is. These plays are also utilized in end-of-game scenarios when timeouts are used to advance the ball just past halfcourt. Every team likes to run some sets in these situations so keep your eye out for them in the future.

A new term will be released every Sunday. As we build up the database, please feel free to leave a comment on YouTube about different definitions you would like to see in future episodes. Thanks for tuning in!