2-on-2 Pick and Roll

Practice the most common action in modern basketball with live 2-on-2 play.

๐Ÿ€ Basketball๐Ÿ“ถ Advancedโฑ 12 min๐Ÿ‘ฅ 4+ players๐ŸŽ’ 1 ball, half courtDefenseTeam Offense

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Setup

Ball handler at the top, screener at the elbow, two defenders.

How it works

  1. 1Screener sets a ball screen; handler waits for the screen to be set.
  2. 2Handler comes off shoulder-to-shoulder; screener rolls or pops.
  3. 3Read the defense: shoot, drive or pass to the roller.
  4. 4Play live to a score, then rotate.

Coaching points

  • โœ”Set the screen with a wide, legal base.
  • โœ”Handler: get the defender on your hip.
  • โœ”Screener: open up to the ball as you roll.

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