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In basketball, one popular method of giving an offensive player room to shoot, dribble or receive a pass is to use a screen. Players that set a screen for a teammate must be careful not to do so illegally. Players can use their bodies to momentarily block or alter a defender's path, thus freeing up their teammate by giving him extra space on the court. But if the player does not set the screen properly, the officials may call him for a foul and award possession of the ball to the opposing team.
In order to free up a player without the ball for a shot, a team may utilize an off-ball screen. A good off-ball screen can create a great scoring opportunity. In order to set an effective off-ball screen, it takes proper planning and execution by the screener, the screen beneficiary and the passer. This article focuses on an introduction level to the off-ball screen. To keep consistency in the article, we will assume the passer is at the top of the key, the screener is at the high post and the wing (screen beneficiary) is in the corner.
Using a screen to get an open shot is a very effective way to score. This article focuses on how to effectively utilize your teammate's screen to get open for a shot. It takes hustle and some thinking to outwit your opponent and get the shot you want.
Winning basketball is always about team play. The highlight films may detail the eye-catching dunks and the rainbow jump shots from beyond the 3-point arc, but it's the little things that win games. Players have to know how to dribble, pass and play defense. Players can't be content just because they do one or two things well. Setting a screen so your teammate can have an unfettered look at the basket is one of the most under appreciated--yet vital--skills in the game.
Setting a good screen in basketball is a skill every player should have. Get expert tips and advice on dribbling and shooting in basketball in this free video.
When one screen just isn't good enough, basketball coaches go to the double screen. It's a sure-fire way to get your sharp-shooting player an open look at the basket. With two players screening their defender, it's very difficult to defend and a great way to set up for one important basket. So here is how to set a double screen in basketball.
