Pick & Pop

Setup

A ball-handler up top and a screener beside them who can shoot.

Steps

1. 1Screener sets a solid on-ball screen.
2. 2Ball-handler drives off it to draw both defenders.
3. 3Screener pops back out to open space instead of rolling.
4. 4Ball-handler passes back for the catch-and-shoot.

Coaching points

• Screener: make real contact, then step out with balance.
• Pop to a spot where you're ready to shoot.
• Ball-handler: draw two defenders before you pass.

Why kids love it

The counter to the roll — once a team can pick-and-pop, ball-screen defence becomes a guessing game.

Variations