A screen, also known as a pick, involves an attacking player blocking a defender by standing beside or behind him/her so a teammate can shoot, receive a pass, or drive in to score unhindered.
The screening drills and videos will develop your players' ability to set the back, cross, double, flare, staggered and down screen techniques.
The 2v1 and 3v3 screening drills then move to advanced moves so your college players can combine the technique with rolls, back cuts, passes, and slip to run in for a lay-up.
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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