A designed possession a coach calls coming out of a timeout.
A pick-and-roll defense where the screener's defender stays lower to protect the paint.
The screener's defender steps toward the ballhandler to slow the drive before returning to her assignment.
A sideline pick-and-roll coverage that tries to keep the ballhandler from using the screen.
A key help-defense spot where a defender can clog drives and shrink passing lanes.
The screener rolls into the middle instead of all the way to the rim, creating a passing and decision-making pocket.
A three-player action where a third offensive player screens the screener's defender during the roll.
A player approaches as if to screen, then slips away early to create confusion or a quick shooting window.
An offensive alignment with players stationed near both elbows, creating multiple screening and passing options.
A pass slipped between defenders to a rolling screener, usually in pick-and-roll action.
A weak-side defender briefly steps into the roll path to slow the screener before recovering to a shooter.
The side of the floor opposite the ball, where spacing, cutting and help defense often decide the possession.