A high screen for the guard to attack the basket and back screen for a shooter to get open in the corner.
Call this early so you can get set up and attack with speed.
Centre loosely follow the path of the guard and be ready for a catch and shoot mid range.
Time the back screen and the high screen so both players come off the screens simultaneously.
Have your shooter start at the elbow.
The screen must be set flat.
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