Drag Screen in Transition

Setup

A guard pushes the ball up the floor; a trailing big fills behind.

Steps

1. 1Guard pushes the ball up the middle in transition.
2. 2The trailing big sets an early 'drag' screen near the top.
3. 3Guard uses it before the defence is set.
4. 4Attack the rim, hit the roller, or kick to a runner in the corner.

Coaching points

• Screen early, before the defence matches up.
• Guard: keep your pace up — attack downhill.
• Wings space to the corners to open the drive.

Why kids love it

Teaches teams to attack before the defence is set — one of the highest-value ways to score.

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