Down Screen Entry Ball Screen Roll

When to use it

Half-court set against man-to-man when you want a quick two. Good in a late-clock or timeout situation where you can get the ball to 3 at the key and attack with a ball screen.

Personnel

3-out-2-in. 1 starts with the ball at the top. 3 is the cutter who comes off 4's down screen and receives at the key. 4 is the screener who later pops to the high post. 5 sets the back screen for 1, then sprints to the ball screen and rolls. 2 spaces on the wing as the kick-out.

Reads

1. First action. 4 sets a down screen for 3. 3 comes to the key and catches the pass from 1. 5 back screens for 1, who cuts to the block.
2. First read. 5 sprints to set the ball screen for 3 and rolls to the rim. If the defender sinks or switches, pass to the roll.
3. Second read. 4 pops back to the high post as 5 rolls. Check 4 as the second target.
4. Kick-out. 2 spots up on the wing. If help collapses on the roll or the drive, 3 kicks to 2.

Counter

If the roll is taken away, 3 can use the space 4 and 2 give him. Keep 1 cleared to the corner so no help defender can sit in the lane.

Teaching cues

• 3: use 4's down screen tight and catch ready to attack.
• 5: sprint to the ball screen and roll to the rim with hands up.
• 4: pop back to the high post after 5 rolls.
• 2: stay spaced on the wing, ready to shoot.
• 1: clear to the corner after the back screen.