Backscreen to Ballscreen
- Backscreen to Ballscreen.
- Player 1: chest pass to player 2, perform a ucla cut then relocate to a new spot — keep the defense moving.
- Player 2: drive to the basket off the ball screen from player 3 then lob pass to player 3.
- Player 3: set a back screen on the defender's blindside, set a ball screen for player 2, roll hard to the rim after setting the screen.
- present a target for the ball handler then perform a dunk.
The "Backscreen to Ballscreen" is a dynamic offensive action that combines two sequential screens to create an advantage, often resulting in a high-percentage scoring opportunity. It typically begins with an off-ball back screen set for a cutter, forcing the defense to react to movement towards the basket or a perimeter relocation. This initial action draws defensive attention and repositioning, setting the stage for the next phase of the play.
This play initiates with P1 passing to P2 and then performing a [[ucla-cut|UCLA Cut]]. P3 sets a [[back-screen|back screen]] for P1, then immediately transitions to setting a [[ball-screen|ball screen]] for P2. P2 uses the ball screen to dribble drive to the rim, and P3 rolls for a lob pass, finishing with a dunk.