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Indirect screen and roll

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  • Indirect screen and roll: a player without the ball screens another teammate without the ball while the ball handler stays still. The player receiving the screen can cut to the ball or get it with a defensive advantage. The screener moves down in parallel to the ball handler.

Indirect screen and roll - STEP 1: <div>Player number two will set a screen on the defender of player number three
Player number two will set a screen on the defender of player number three. 
STEP 1

Player number two will set a screen on the defender of player number three. 

Indirect screen and roll - STEP 2: <div>The player who received the screen can take two options depending on which gives more advantage: 1
The player who received the screen can take two options depending on which gives more advantage: 1. They can go get the ball, or 2. cut and replace the position of player number three. 
STEP 2

The player who received the screen can take two options depending on which gives more advantage: 1. They can go get the ball, or 2. cut and replace the position of player number three. 

Indirect screen and roll - STEP 3: <div>On this occasion, player number three decides to cut toward the basket
On this occasion, player number three decides to cut toward the basket. 
STEP 3

On this occasion, player number three decides to cut toward the basket. 

Indirect screen and roll - STEP 4: <div>Once the cut is made, the player with the ball will pass it
Once the cut is made, the player with the ball will pass it. Defender number two will come out to provide help, leaving player two open to continue, with defender number three behind them. 
STEP 4

Once the cut is made, the player with the ball will pass it. Defender number two will come out to provide help, leaving player two open to continue, with defender number three behind them. 

Indirect screen and roll - STEP 5: <div>Player number three can pass to player number two
Player number three can pass to player number two. In this action, player 5’s defender might come out to help and defend number three, but will leave their attacker open with the opportunity to shoot a three-pointer. 
STEP 5

Player number three can pass to player number two. In this action, player 5’s defender might come out to help and defend number three, but will leave their attacker open with the opportunity to shoot a three-pointer. 

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