running out of bounds, screen

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by rainmaker

A1 sees the play set up, passes to A2 who is just crossing the division line between the tops of the keys. Now A1 steps oob around the screen, and behind the screen (FC) steps back inbounds. A2 still has the ball.

If A1 has passed out of the trap why would A2 pass the ball back to that sideline? He would be smarter to pass the ball to the other side or better into the lane for a layup.

You don't beat a press by keeping the ball where the defense is. You beat it by getting the ball and offensive players where the defense aint.

As M says, this type of thing is mostly seen on the endline as the ball is swung to the weak side.