Look at principles for defending ball screens. Teach 3 options:
Ball starts at free throw line extended. On the slap top player on defense reacts and picks up wing player.
Opposite post player moves up off baseline to set screen for ball handler. Low post defender follows him up the lane to play defense.
Defenders execute chosen principle.
Wing player dribbles and then passes to opposite wing (follows pass and joins end of line). Basleine defender rolls out and joins opposite baseline line. Drill continues from opposite side.
Run through as shell drill and play live on fourth rotation.
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