Ball Screen/Dribble hand-off Fundamentals

Posted on Sep 21 2017

Fundamentals on the ball screen/pick & roll and dribble hand-off handler

  • Catch and pivot to engage defence
  • Shoulder to hip alignment when using the ball screen
  • Catch, pivot, drive off the screen for a lay-up
  • Catch, pivot, drive to elbow for a pull-up jump shot
  • Catch, pivot, drag dribble to create separation, drive for a lay-up
  • Catch, pivot, drag dribble to create separation, drive into a pull-up jump shot
  • Shoot the 3-point shot behind the screen
  • Drive off the screen, outside hand pocket pass to rolling screener
  • Drive off the screen, inside hand pocket pass to rolling screener
  • Drive off the screen, throw-back pass to perimeter

Fundamentals on the ball screen/pick & roll and dribble hand-off screener

  • Screen and roll to the basket ‘belly to the ball’ for catch & lay-up
  • Screen and roll to the basket ‘rim run’ for catch & lay-up
  • Screen and flare (pick & pop) for shot
  • Screen and flare (pick & pop) for shot fake and drive
  • Screen and short roll for a shot
  • Screen and short roll for the extra pass
  • Screen and long roll to post opposite