Few offensive actions put as much pressure on a defense as a well-executed ball screen.
The challenge comes when opponents adjust their coverage and try to take away your primary option.
Having a counter ready allows your offense to stay one step ahead and continue creating quality scoring opportunities.
The actions below demonstrate two effective ways to attack a defense that forces the ball handler away from the screen.
Study the concepts, then consider how you can incorporate these ideas into your own ball screen offense.
Attacking a Down Ball Screen
5 screens for 2 who cuts to the free throw line extended.
1 passes to 2 then cuts to the opposite side wing.
3 and 4 fill the deep elbows.
1 fills the wide wing
The basketball is reversed from the left wing to the right wing to #1.
3 spaces to side after making the pass.
5 cuts to set a ball screen for 1.
X1 takes away the drive off the ball screen.
X5 takes away the straight drive to the basket, forcing the ball down.
Option 1
5 releases and sets a screen on X4.
O4 cuts to the ballside block for a possible post feed.
Option 2
5 releases from on ball screen and screens X2
O2 cuts behind the ball for a 3 point shot.
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