How to Run a Basketball Offense: Pick and Roll

This is a logical extension of the pick or screen. It requires the picker to follow the ball handler.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Athletic Socks
• Basketball Uniforms
• Basketball Hoops
• Basketball Shoes
• Basketballs
• Basketballs

1. Run a pick move to strip the ball handler of her defender (see "How to Run a Basketball Offense: Screen").

2. As your teammate dribbles around, roll away from the defender in the same direction as the ball is moving.

3. Run parallel to the ball handler. Now that the defender is behind, you'll probably have a two-on-one situation.

4. Watch for the pass.

5. Receive the pass and either lay it up or attempt to shatter the backboard, depending on the status of your vertical leap.

6. Raise your "We're No. 1" finger to the crowd as you head back on "D."

Tips & Warnings

• If the picked defender follows you instead of the ball handler, your teammate should take the shot herself.
• If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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[shrek86]

on 8/7/2009 Thanks for the tips, I trick I love to do all time is block the defender with my hands right on the ball. If your really tall you can easily do it.

on 6/30/2006 After you set a pick, if the defender calls a switch, V-cut away from the basket, cut to the basket, and shoot a lay-up.