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Direct screen and roll

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The ball handler stays still while a teammate screens their defender to gain an advantage toward the ball. The screener moves in parallel to the ball handler toward the basket.

Direct screen and roll - STEP 1: Small forward executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow
Small forward executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow. 3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 1

Small forward executes an effective screen maintaining the team’s offensive flow. 3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Direct screen and roll - STEP 2: 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 2

1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Direct screen and roll - STEP 3: Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow
Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.
STEP 3

Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

Direct screen and roll - STEP 4: Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.
STEP 4

Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.

Direct screen and roll - STEP 5: 4 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
4 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 4 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 5

4 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 4 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

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