Teaching point: Week 13

Pick and Roll - Please teach your student athletes the proper execution of the pick and roll play.

1) Ball handler must bring defender to pick.

2) Player setting pick must set wide screen (feet more than shoulder width apart) and not release to basket too soon.

3) Player must roll to basket pivoting with foot closest to basket. Extend hand as target for a pass.

Make sure to teach proper location of pick, not too far from basket. At this age the foul line elbow is a good spot to set the pick. Also emphasize proper spacing on floor so pick is not set near congested area. See “pick and roll” under drills on main sophomore page for a suggested drill.