Post by bayouhornetscajun on Apr 21, 2009 16:50:04 GMT -5
You guys seem to post more things about "Go Nuggets" and "Hornets Suck" and don't seem to have a very high basketball iq. Because of that, I have decided to start posting basketball lessons to help you learn more and be able to understand the game better.
Pick and Rolls or Ball Screens are a major part of the hornets offense. Chandler, West, and Peja all set ball screens for Chris Paul frequently. Because of this major part of the Hornets offense, the first lesson is:
4 Ways to defend a ball screen
1. Switching - This is typically used for younger leagues. You do not see as much switching in the college or pro games. Switching is simply where the defenders of the man setting the screen and the man being screened for switch men. Sometimes a team like Villanova will switch all screens because all of their starting 5 are similar in size and defensive ability. They are able to switch screens and not be hurt because of it. The downside for most teams is the mismatches created from the switch. Just like in defending all ball screens, communication is paramount. Switching can be a major advantage in defending ball screens if you have the correct personnel, which most teams do not have.
2. Hedging - This is the most commonly used defense of ball screens in the college and pro game. The defender of the man setting the ball screen comes out on top to give the look of a switch or trap. The defender on ball goes over the top of the screen and tries to get in front and recover. The defender hedging forces the ball handler away from the goal so the other defender can recover and guard him. The defender hedging has to be aware of his man slipping or rolling. He then goes with his original man and the on ball defender is able to recover.
3. Blitzing - Blitzing a ball screen is basically trapping it. Teams will use this defense against a weak ball handler or a ball handler who is typically looking to score off of ball screens. Both defenders jump out on him and trap him. The other defenders have to be aware of this and rotate over covering the offensive player who is left open. It is a high risk/high reward defense.
4. Making a one on the screener and going under - This is done against ball handlers who are not good shooters. The defender of the screener will make a one with the screener meaning he will get as close to him as possible. This allows the on ball defender to not lose much ground by going underneath the screen. If this is done against a good shooter, he will knock down shots and cause a world of hurt.
You're welcome.
Pick and Rolls or Ball Screens are a major part of the hornets offense. Chandler, West, and Peja all set ball screens for Chris Paul frequently. Because of this major part of the Hornets offense, the first lesson is:
4 Ways to defend a ball screen
1. Switching - This is typically used for younger leagues. You do not see as much switching in the college or pro games. Switching is simply where the defenders of the man setting the screen and the man being screened for switch men. Sometimes a team like Villanova will switch all screens because all of their starting 5 are similar in size and defensive ability. They are able to switch screens and not be hurt because of it. The downside for most teams is the mismatches created from the switch. Just like in defending all ball screens, communication is paramount. Switching can be a major advantage in defending ball screens if you have the correct personnel, which most teams do not have.
2. Hedging - This is the most commonly used defense of ball screens in the college and pro game. The defender of the man setting the ball screen comes out on top to give the look of a switch or trap. The defender on ball goes over the top of the screen and tries to get in front and recover. The defender hedging forces the ball handler away from the goal so the other defender can recover and guard him. The defender hedging has to be aware of his man slipping or rolling. He then goes with his original man and the on ball defender is able to recover.
3. Blitzing - Blitzing a ball screen is basically trapping it. Teams will use this defense against a weak ball handler or a ball handler who is typically looking to score off of ball screens. Both defenders jump out on him and trap him. The other defenders have to be aware of this and rotate over covering the offensive player who is left open. It is a high risk/high reward defense.
4. Making a one on the screener and going under - This is done against ball handlers who are not good shooters. The defender of the screener will make a one with the screener meaning he will get as close to him as possible. This allows the on ball defender to not lose much ground by going underneath the screen. If this is done against a good shooter, he will knock down shots and cause a world of hurt.
You're welcome.
