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Originally posted by TigerBball
So, lets define the sitch a little better. A1 sets legal screen facing B2, A2 uses screen well, B2 runs right into screen. B1 switches to A2, thus creating the opportunity to roll. But as I coach, I do not like my guy to roll and release the defender, because then the defender can catch up to the play. I want them to roll and pin (hold) the defender with their backside, like a block out. Thus creating space between the basket and A1 with B2 behind.
Now, as the pass is made, A1 will move toward the pass and hopefully have a nice lane to the hoop.
So is the pivoting and pinning, with contact all the way, but without displacement, just holding the defender in one spot legal.
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If B2 alters his path and A1 pivots into him to block him from "catching up" to the play, I'm almost sure to call the foul unless hesitation by B2 lets A1 clearly get position first - not likely at this level.
Maybe I'm mistaken, but I always thought the purpose of a pick & roll was to force a switch and thereby create a 2 on 1 situation for the offense, leaving the screened defensive player a step behind the play. It would seem to me that having the screener block out to hold the screened defender instead of releasing to become part of the offensive attack would give up that advantage.
In the 10+ years I coached GS/MS boys & girls, I taught the screener to always follow their teammate with the ball with their eyes, turning head and body as needed - then go to the basket & look for the pass. This helps them hold the screen until contact, then forces them to pivot away from contact with the screened defensive player and puts them in optimum position to become part of the offensive atack to get the pass if their defender switches - creating the desired 2 on 1 situation.
FYI, to combat the pick & roll on defense, teach your players how to hedge & recover.......