If you watch a professional basketball game, you’ll likely see your favorite players use the “pick and roll” play to score points. The pick and roll is one of the most commonly used offensive techniques in basketball, and it’s an essential skill for every player to master. In IMG Academy's 3 Pick and Rolls Drills to Become a Better Basketball Player video, former NBA coach Dan Wendt teaches several techniques for setting a screen (pick) and then moving toward the basket (roll) to receive a pass in position to score.
What You’ll Learn
This video introduces three basketball drills to help you get better at the pick and roll. See how these student-athletes perform each drill with helpful instruction on knowing when to use a screen, deciding whether to pass the ball or go for the drive, and understanding the defense. Each sequence is broken down to provide an overview of three specific pick and roll drills:
- Pick and Roll Essentials
- Pick and Roll Shots
- 2-on-2 Live
In the pick and roll drills, you’ll learn how to evaluate your court location and set up your defender for the screen.
Building upon the techniques developed in the first drill, the Pick and Roll Shots Drill demonstrates how to set a solid screen to then aggressively move the ball toward the basket and score.
Finally, in the 2-on-2 Live Drill pits two teammates against two from the opposing team, focusing on how to practice guarding the screener and how to push the ball toward the basket for a layup.
Watch the Video
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