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Defense Screen Action Footwork U16 Half Court

HEDGE & RECOVER (PICK & ROLL)

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FRAME 01 / 03
FRAME NOTE
Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.

DESCRIPTION

Standard pick & roll. Big defender 'hedges' — steps out to slow the ball-handler — then recovers back to their man (the roller). Ball-handler's defender fights over the screen.

Most common defensive coverage against pick & roll at the modern game. Requires precise timing.

COACHING POINTS

Big: hedge with both feet outside the lane, hands up.
Make the ball-handler hesitate — don't dive too aggressive.
Recover the moment the ball-handler retreats.
Guard's defender: chase over the screen, never under.
Communicate: 'screen left' before the screen is set.

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PROGRESSIONS

Switch coverage (defenders swap their men). Drop coverage (big stays in the paint, gives up the mid-range shot). Trap coverage (both defenders go to the ball, forces a pass).

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