DRAG Get Kick
06/07/2018Drag Screen option that by design helps the screener arrive alone for the ball screen while setting up spread ball screen spacing. More on Drag Offense... See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawDrag Screen option that by design helps the screener arrive alone for the ball screen while setting up spread ball screen spacing. More on Drag Offense... See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawIf there is one thing coach Andy Kennedy loves in his offense, it is off ball screens that set up corner threes. His Ole Miss teams made a living off of this play. In my four years with the Ole Miss Rebels, I got to see sharpshooters like Marshall Henderson and Stefan Moody run this play to perfection, helping them reach All-SEC nods. There are a lot of moving parts here. It starts off with a dribble handoff to the 3, while the 2 makes a cut to the paint on the weakside. Once in the paint, the 2 sets a screen for the one, and then makes a cut underneath the defender of the 4, forcing his man to either chase him or go over. If he goes over, the defender is ready to run straight into a flare screen by the 4. What makes this play work is that it bunches up the defense and forces them to make a lot of decisions. Sure, the defenders can switch, but that leaves a mismatch with a 2 having to defend a 4. The 2 defender could cheat on the initial cut around the 5, but then that allows the 2 to make reverse his cut to the corner, where the 3 can hit him on the weakside for a 3. If all else fails, the 1 comes around ready to reset the offense at the end of all of the actions. This is something that when ran well, can be nearly impossible to stop. The only concern is that some players may have difficulties going straight from a cut to catch and shoot (almost a 180), so athleticism helps. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe corner action is a simple action that has become an NBA favorite. It allows a team to put a playmaker in the high post, and have 2 other players play off him. Cleveland loves putting James in the high post and having Love read the defense and make a play. FMS Blog: NBA Finals Update - Top Plays See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawIn the NBA Finals, Cleveland has made an effort at attacking Steph Curry in ball screen situations. This includes having Curry as the on ball defender and the screener defender. The Warriors have "switched" the majority of ball screen situations so far in the finals. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe Cleveland Cavaliers frequently use this play to force the defense to make a switch on the ball screen and get LeBron James an advantage against a smaller defender in the mid-post area. 1 looks to get the ball directly to James (3) out of the ball screen then lets him go to work. If the defense is fronting James and 1 can't get him the ball, 5 cuts to the high post area to receive the pass from 1. With the defender now on James' back, 5 can make a pass leading James to the basket. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe Cleveland Cavaliers have taken a page out of the playbook from LeBron James' time with the Miami Heat to put him in a situation where he can attack the basket and create out of a ball screen. The pindown screen for 1 and the pass back to James (3) sets 1 up for the flare screen. x5 has to stay back on the flare screen from 5 to protect against a layup from 1. This puts x5 in a drop coverage where he has to contain the ball as James come off the ball screen from 5. 5 rolls to the basket to look for the layup as 4 and 2 provide spacing on the weak side. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawCleveland frequently runs this play to get a 3pt shot for JR Smith (2) off of a stagger screen. It is a difficult action for Smith's defender to guard, since he has to navigate his way around 3 screens. This play also puts the ball in LeBron James' hands so he can make the read on how to get the ball to Smith. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe Cleveland Cavaliers run this play to close out situation for Kevin Love (4) where he has the option to shoot the three or attack the basket. Once the ball is entered to the wing the Cavs reverse the ball to LeBron James (3) so he can make the decision to pass to Love or create for himself. Once the ball is reversed, 5 cuts to the left side of the lane. This puts him in weak-side rebounding position in case Love shoots the three. 2 sets the pindown screen for 4 so if the defenders switch Love will have a smaller defender to shoot over. If the defense doesn't switch the screen, Love can attack the closeout against a post player and get to the basket. NBA Finals Preview: Cleveland Cavaliers See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawDavidson's counter to Virginia's post double team. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawThe Boston Celtics ran Zipper Short several times throughout game 7 against the Cleveland Caveliers to get Al Horford open in space by setting a ball screen and "short" rolling. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawHouston is at its best when it is able to control tempo and score quickly. Every NBA team utilizes the drag ball screen in early offense. Harden, Paul and Gordon are very good at getting into the paint and creating. Harden is very good at creating contact and finding Capela on lobs. Paul is especially good at waiting to the very last moment to make the right play. Early Drags create penetration, kickout 3's and lob opportunities. This action sticks to what Houston wants to do.... 3PA and layups. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawWhat makes Golden State so scary is its ability to play people in different spots through out its entire offense. In this action the Warriors can plug in different players/lineups and not miss a beat. Offense becomes easy when players can play multiple spots on the floor. This play sets up catch/shoot, sneak drives, cutting baskets, slips and quick punch opportunities. At any time during this set, if teams fall asleep, Curry will be open on a quick handback option on the strong side. Durant is great attacking off the elbow catch for a quick iso. There will be slip opportunities off the stagger, because Thompson, Durant and Curry are all very good at losing their defender off screens. Golden State loves allowing Green to be a playmaker. Top Plays from Golden State's Championship Run NBA Finals Preview: Golden State Warriors See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawFrom the Italian A League and Coach Andrea Diana. This "Rip Hamilton" Floppy set takes advantage of the defense with guards running on staggers. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawCoach Andrea Diana's Pistol + Pin Down is an early offense action to gain an advantage as soon as possible. Leonessa Bresica plays in the Italian A League. See More
Favorite Send to FastDrawFrom the Italian A League, Coach Andrea Diana's offensive set to take advantage in low post with Brescia's combo guards. See More
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