Handoff Ball Screen Duck-In

When to use it

A half-court set against man-to-man. It starts with a dribble handoff, then a ball screen on the same side. It gives the ball handler two interior targets: the roll and the duck-in.

Personnel

4-out-1-in look: 5 inside, 4 at the top, 2 and 1 on one side, 3 on the weak side. 1 dribbles at 2 for a handoff. 2 takes the ball and uses 4's ball screen. 1 clears to the corner. 4 rolls to the rim. 5 ducks in from the weak-side block. 3 stays spaced on the weak side.

Reads

1. First read. 2 coming off the ball screen. If the defense switches or goes under, 2 can drive or shoot.
2. Second read. 4 rolling to the rim. Pass to 4 if help is slow.
3. Third read. 5 ducking in from the weak-side block. If the roll is covered, 5 is the second interior target.

Counter

If both interior targets are covered, 2 can kick to 1 in the corner or 3 on the weak side. Keep both shooters spaced so the help defenders cannot leave.

Teaching cues

• 1: dribble at 2 for the handoff, then clear to the corner.
• 2: take the handoff and use the ball screen right away.
• 4: set a solid screen, then roll hard.
• 5: duck in from the weak block when the drive starts.