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High Post Screen
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Description This is a simple play that can work at any level but is especially easy to teach younger players. The basic concept is to get a solid screen from the high post after the point guard makes a pass to the wing. If executed well, it can result in a layup and at the very least it can force a switch putting a guard defender on your post player. The Play ANIMATION To begin this play have your wing players, #2 and #3, v-cut in to create a lane for the initial pass. Player #1 can pass to either wing. After passing, #1 cuts towards the opposite wing and a little deeper than the foul-line; this sets their defender up for the upcoming screen. As the pass is made to the wing, the post player on that side (#5) flashes to the high-post, jump-stops, and sets a solid screen for player #1. Player #1 after driving their defender below the screen, cuts sharply to receive the pass from the wing player (#2). Player #2, who may need to create a passing lane, delivers a bounce-pass to #1 as the screen is cleared. Player #1 should have a clear lane to the basket as #4 draws their defender away by cutting to the corner. Player #5 should roll to the basket a full count after #1 clears the screen and look for the return pass from #1 if necessary. Player #2 should rotate to the top of the key and be ready to defend the fast break if the shot is missed. Key Points Stress that your players need to work to create the passing lanes necessary to execute this play. Player #1 must drive their defender deep enough to set up the high-post screen. When the post player rolls after setting the screen they should not be too close to #1. Player #1 initially looks to drive off of the screen but may have a better option to shoot a short-jumper too. If both defenders go to #1 off of the screen, the screener should be open for the classic "pick and roll"