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Ball Screen vs Defender going under

The dribbler will use the ball screen, this situation the dribblers defender has gone under the screen. The dribbler is going to stop on top of the screen and shoot a jump shot.

Dribbling

Ball Screen vs Hedging Defense

The player will dribble down to the level of the ball screen. Once they get in line with the screen, the ball handler will dribble backwards simulating that the screen is being hedged by the screeners defender. Once the dribbler has gone backwards they will then attack again getting 1 or 2 dribble separation to shoot a jump shot.

Dribbling

High Ball Screen- Jump Shot

Shooters will line up with a basketball each. The player with the ball will dribble away from the screen at first and also to get level to have a better angle to use the screen. The players will dribble off the screen to get seperation when they are 1 or 2 dribbles away from the screen the player will stop and shoot a jump shot.

Dribbling

Off the ball screen

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. The player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen on the opposite side to where they have just played their pass. The player behind the screen curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from the player with the ball to shoot a lay-up. The shooting player then collects the ball and runs to the top of the triangle to start the drill again.

Passing

Screen and Pass

The dribbler will use the ball screen and take 1 or 2 bounces to get separation. Once they have created separation the dribbler will make a bounce pass to the roller for a shot.

Screening

Screen and Roll

The dribbler will use the ball screen and take 1 or 2 bounces to get separation. Once they have created separation the dribbler will make a bounce pass to the roller for a lay up.

Screening

Teaching the screen

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen the opposite way. in the diagram 1 passes to 3 and sets a screen for player 2. 2 curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from player 3 to shoot a lay-up. collects the lay up and passes to either player and sets the a screen.

Passing

Off the ball screen Passing - ...

Off the ball screen, practiced in a closed situation. In threes players set up in a triangle. The player at the top passes the ball in either direction then sets the screen on the opposite side to where they have just played their pass. The player behind the screen curls round towards the basket and receives a pass from the player with the ball to shoot a lay-up. The shooting player then collects the ball and runs to the top of the triangle to start the drill again.

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High Ball Screen- Jump Shot Sh...

Shooters will line up with a basketball each. The player with the ball will dribble away from the screen at first and also to get level to have a better angle to use the screen. The players will dribble off the screen to get seperation when they are 1 or 2 dribbles away from the screen the player will stop and shoot a jump shot.

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Ball Screen vs Defender going ...

The dribbler will use the ball screen, this situation the dribblers defender has gone under the screen. The dribbler is going to stop on top of the screen and shoot a jump shot.

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Ball Screen vs Hedging Defense...

The player will dribble down to the level of the ball screen. Once they get in line with the screen, the ball handler will dribble backwards simulating that the screen is being hedged by the screeners defender. Once the dribbler has gone backwards they will then attack again getting 1 or 2 dribble separation to shoot a jump shot.

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Basketball: Screen - 2 v 2

One attacking player sets up near sideline with the ball. 2 defenders set up in line to defend players.Other attacking player sets a screen on first defender. This opens the player up for a pass and a shot or clears the way for a lay up.

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Screen and Back Cut 2 v 1 - Ba...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will fake away from the basket and then back cut to the hoop where they will catch the ball and shoot a lay up. The player setting the screen will pop back towards the ball.

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Screen on Player with the ball...

Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before running forwards to make a screen on them. Player 2 proceeds to dribble around player 1 before going for a jump shot. Players then rotate (player 1 becomes player 2 and player joins the back of the line).

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Screen and Roll Shooting - Bas...

The dribbler will use the ball screen and take 1 or 2 bounces to get separation. Once they have created separation the dribbler will make a bounce pass to the roller for a lay up.

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Setting a Screen Screening - B...

Player 1 with the ball. Player 2 sets the screen at either side of the defender. When the screen is set player 1 fakes to the opposite side then crosses back to rub shoulders with the screener, before dribbling past and either taking a shot or a lay up.

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Basketball: 2 v 1 Screening

Setup as shown. Split the group into two with a further person starting on the cone as shown.Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 before giving a handoff pass back to player 1. Player 2 then turns to make a screen, with player 3 making a run, then making a cut before receiving a pass from player 1 and shooting.

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Staggered Screen Screening - B...

A staggered screen is 2 individual screens that will be set to get 1 player open. The player will run around both screens to receive the ball for a shot.

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Phantom pick and roll drill Sc...

Players stand in three lines, the players nearest the half-way line start with the ball in hand. The blue players starts the drill by making the pass to the white players, and then sets the screen for the red player. The red player then cuts off the top of the screen towards the ball. Meanwhile the blue player will reverse pivot and roll towards the basket. <br />The White players can choose to pass to either the red or blue player to have the shot.

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Down Screen and Flare Cut Scre...

The down screen will happen away from the ball. The player receiving the screen will step over the screen and then take 2 long backward steps away from the screen towards the corner of the court. The screener will turn and cut back towards the ball. This cut will happen if the defender tries to get around the screen and stop the cut towards the ball.

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Off the screen shooting drill ...

Setup the practice as shown. Player 3 runs into the arc and runs off the screen created by player 2 before receiving the ball from player 1, turning and then shooting. Player 3 then collects the ball and returns the ball back to player 1.

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Cuts off the screen drill 2 v ...

Top side or over the top cut 1 has the ball.<br>2 will screen for 3 who uses the screen as shown.<br> 1 may pass to 3 or 2

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Flare Screen Screening - Baske...

The flare screen is set on the side of a defensive player. The player receiving the screen will cut out towards the sideline away from the ball.

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Shoot off the screen Screening...

Setup as shown.Split the group into three groups.Player 1 passes to player 2 before going to set a lateral screen for player 3. Player 3 cuts off the screen to receive the pass and shoot.

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Cuts off the screen (iii) 2 v ...

Top side or over the top cut 1 has the ball<br> Player 2 will screen for Player 3 who uses the screen as shown.<br>Player 1 may pass to either Players 3 or 2

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Screen - Cutter Drill Shooting...

Setup the practice as shown. Players 1 and 3 dribble towards the wing, with player 4 setting a lateral screen for player 2. Player 2 comes off the screen and receives a pass from player 3 for a shot. Player 4 cuts to the ball and receives a pass from player 1 for a shot.

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Screen the Screener Screening ...

Screen the screener involves 3 players. 1 player will set a screen for another player, then an additional screen will happen for the player that set the 1st screen.

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Passing and Screening Passing ...

Players will set out as shown in the animation.The top line will have a basketball. The first player in the line will pass to the person on the right wing.After making the pass the player will run and set a screen for the player on the left wing.The player will curl around off the screen for a short shot. The player who shoots will get the rebound and pass the ball back out to the line at the top. That player will then run out to the right win and become the next passer.<div class=&quot;clear&quot;></div>

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Back Screen Screening - Basket...

The back screen happens when the lower offensive player sets a screen for a player higher up on the court. The screen will be set on someone's back and the player receiving the screen will cut towards the basket.

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Dodge Defender and Find Space ...

Have a player or the coach on one side of the court with a ball, looking to pass to the attacker. The attacker should start on the other side of the court and will try to get past the defender and get closer to the ball so he can receive the pass.

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Cross Screen Screening - Baske...

The attacker starts on the sideline of the court, with the defender facing away from the ball. The attacker then feints goal wards then comes back across the defender to receive the pass.

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Down Screen and Fill Cut Scree...

The player at the elbow will go and set a screen on the player along the baseline. Once the screen is set the player receiving the screen will cut up towards the elbow. The screener will roll to the basket.

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Star Passing drill Passing - B...

Players set up about 10-15 feet apart as shown in video. Players must follow their pass to the next passing position. The final pass will to a player shooting a lay-up. Then the drill will continue in the same way.

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4 on 4 offensive shell drill p...

2 can screen away for 1<br>3 (after coming off 1s screen> comes toward ball as shown<br> 4 can pass to 2 or 1 for shot

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Cross over shooting drill Shoo...

Setup the practice as shown.Split the group into two teams.First team to score 10 baskets is the winner.On the command both teams dribble to the middle of the 3 point line, cross-over and then shoot. The player that has a shot has to go and get their ball and pass it back to the next person in the queue.

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Swapping Defender in the Middl...

Once the player passes to the opposite line, they will follow their pass and play defence on the player with the ball. The passer will always go to defence. Once the defence has finished they will join the back of the opposite line.

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Using Screens On and Off the B...

Create space in congested areas with clever movement by the players off the ball. Teach your team how to set the screen to make space for the ball carrier to attack into.
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Can someone explain the pick and roll in basketball?

Can someone explain the pick and roll in basketball please? Thanks

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Spacing drills/plays for my 5/6 grade team?

My 5/6 grade team need to space our - any good drill sor simple plays we can look at?

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How to show in animation how to pass the ball to a 3rd player who did not originally pass the ball?

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this is for my team 5v5

i need some attack plan for my team adn some defend pls givve me some idea

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