{"product_id":"techniques-for-defending-the-side-pick-and-roll-giacoletti","title":"TECHNIQUES FOR DEFENDING THE SIDE PICK AND ROLL (GIACOLETTI)","description":"with Ray Giacoletti \u003cbr\u003eformer Drake University Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003eformer Assistant Coach at Gonzaga; former University of Utah Head Coach 2005 Mountain West Coach of the Year  2005 MWC Champions  finalist for the Naismith Coach of the Year Award \u003cp\u003eThe game of basketball has developed to include many fast paced  ball screen dominated offenses. If you don't have a successful ball screen defense  your team will give up too many lay-ups and open jump shots.  \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery successful program has multiple ways to defend the ball screen. Ray Giacoletti demonstrates several ball screen defensive coverage including: White  Blue  Squeeze  and Red (Trap). Having multiple ways to defend a ball screen gives your team the opportunity to show a different defense at different times during the game. It also gives you the chance to do something different that no other team in your league has seen.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeys to Ball Screen Defense\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoach Giacoletti introduces his three keys that have to happen in order to successfully defend ball screen action. Any good defense has mastered the ability to effectively communicate with each other. Whether it's verbal or non-verbal  your team must communicate that the screen is coming and players must be on the same page with their defensive actions. Finally  players must have two sets of hands up and ready to defend any pass and driving angle off the ball screen.  \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite Coverage (Hard Show)\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing a simple 2v2 drill  your players will learn the mechanics to defending a ball screen by getting over the top and by hard showing. Coach Giacoletti introduces the first line of help with the off-ball defender. His points of emphasis include:\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Close with 2 hands\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Get into the ball handler\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Come off screen with two hands high\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Force out and away from rim\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e X out with the post players on the roll\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u0026lt; UL\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003eBlue Coverage (Downing a Ball Screen)\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA popular way to defend the ball screen is by downing the ball screen or forcing toward the baseline. In this coverage  the defense tries to prevent the ball handler from using the ball screen. This is useful for teams whose big men are not that mobile and struggle with the pick \u0026amp; roll. From here  you can also blitz or trap the ball handler with your post defender once they dribble toward the baseline. Coach Giacoletti's points of emphasis include:\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Flip your feet as you hear the screen coming\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Get into the shoulder of the on-ball defender\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e On trap  the post must sprint to the trap as soon as they dribble to the baseline\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u0026lt; UL\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003eRed Coverage (Squeezing and Trap)\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your program consistently has players that are similar in size and speed  you can utilize the squeeze defense. In it  the screener forces the player setting the screen into the ball handler so their teammate can get under and take away the driving angle. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a trapping defense  you can force your opponent into a tough  off-balance pass as they dribble away from the rim.  \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoach Giacoletti teaches you multiple ways to defend the ball screen. Each way is broken down into simple and easy to teach mechanics and techniques. You will be able to give yourself an opportunity to win by throwing multiple styles of defending at your opponents throughout every game. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the Fall 2013 IBCA Coaches Clinic.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e42 minutes. 2016.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn how to effectively defend the pick \u0026amp; roll and eliminate easy baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn to adjust ball screen coverages based on your opponent's strengths \u0026amp; weaknesses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discover a pick and roll coverage for defending quick guards and skilled screeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Learn how to maintain your key match-ups while defending ball screens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47444007878844,"sku":"CHMP-BD05020","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/51HEhiXVe2L.jpg?v=1788964353","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/techniques-for-defending-the-side-pick-and-roll-giacoletti","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}