Basketball Offensive Strategies

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Objective

I can demonstrate how to execute a pick-and-roll play effectively during a basketball game.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the basic setup of a four-out offense in basketball. What are the key positions of the players?

2

Explain how the pick-and-roll play is executed in the context of a four-out offense. What are the roles of the ball handler and the screener?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe the roles of the ball handler and the screener in executing a pick-and-roll play. Include the specific actions each player should take during the play. In a game situation, explain how a player can adapt their execution of the pick-and-roll play when facing a man-to-man defense versus a zone defense. What adjustments should be made by both the ball handler and the screener?

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