Friday, May 18, 2012

The Side Drift Screen

When the Center executes a handoff pass with the wing, he is telling the wing that he is being underplayed and should come around for a shot or drive. 

If the wing puts the ball down toward the middle of the floor, then we set a side drift screen for the weak side high wing spot.  This keeps the weak side busy and allows for an easy shot, if the ballhandler can't get to the basket. 

The screener doesn't have to worry about the angle of the screen at all.  His job is just to fly in there and get on top of the high wing's defensive man.  The player getting the side drift can shoot or 'drift drive' the ball if an opening presents itself.

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