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Double Stagger Follow Ball Screen

A play against man-to-man: 2 steps with diagrams and coaching points.

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Half-court diagram of Double Stagger Follow Ball Screen, step 1 of 2: 5 offensive players; player 1 has the ball; lines: 1 dribble, 3 screens, 1 cut.
4 & 5 set a double stagger screen for 2, 2 exits and cuts to the top of the key. 1 passes to 2, as 2 clears 5, 5 then sprints up to the top of the key to set a ballscreen.Credit: Ball Coach

How it works

4 and 5 set a double stagger to free 2 for a catch at the top. After the pass, 2 clears the lane and 5 follows into a high ball screen, hunting the drive or roll read.

When to use it

Half-court set from 3-out 2-in against man-to-man, when you want a catch for a guard at the top and then a high ball screen. It suits a guard who can attack off a screen and a big who rolls or pops.

Personnel

1 is the ball handler who brings it up the left side. 4 and 5 set a double stagger for 2. 2 comes off it and receives at the top. 3 stays on the weak side. After the pass, 5 sets a high ball screen. 5 needs to roll with strong hands and the ball handler needs to drive.

Step by step

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    Step 1. 4 & 5 set a double stagger screen for 2, 2 exits and cuts to the top of the key. 1 passes to 2, as 2 clears 5, 5 then sprints up to the top of the key to set a ballscreen.

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    Step 2. If 2 is not open, 1 looks to enter to 4 posting up.

Reads

  1. First read. 1 passes to 2 as 2 comes off the double stagger from 4 and 5. 2 looks to shoot or attack.
  2. Second read. 5 sprints to the top and sets the ball screen. The ball handler reads the drive off the screen.
  3. Third read. If the screener's defender helps, 5 rolls to the rim for the pass.

Counter

If they switch the screen, 5 can seal the smaller defender. If they go under, the ball handler can shoot. Use the weak-side players to keep the floor spread.

Teaching cues

  • 4 and 5: stagger your screens so the cutter can curl or run straight.
  • 2: come off tight, then clear the lane after the pass.
  • 5: set the ball screen square and decide to roll or pop.
  • 1: make the pass early, then screen or space.

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1 (current), approved October 2, 2026
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Topics

  • Man-to-man
  • Ball screen
  • Clear-out
  • Double stagger
  • Roll