Spain Ball Screen

The Spain Ball Screen, also known as the "Spain Pick and Roll" or "Stack Pick and Roll," is an advanced offensive action that combines a traditional ball screen with a secondary back screen for the rolling big man. It creates a multi-layered threat, forcing the defense to make multiple quick decisions and often leading to an open shot at the rim or a collapsed defense. This play begins with a standard high screen and roll between the ball handler and a big. As the big rolls to the basket, a third offensive player (often a guard or wing) sets a back screen on the big's defender, effectively "screening the screener." This dual screening action can spring the roller free for a dunk or lay-up, or open up the original ball handler for a drive or a pass to a different open teammate if the defense overcommits. The Spain PnR is particularly effective against common defensive coverages like drop or hedging because the secondary back screen disrupts the primary help defender's ability to tag the roller. It demands precise timing and communication from the offense, and quick, decisive reactions from the defense.

Spain Ball Screen. Player 1: push the ball up the floor with a speed dribble, drive to the basket off the ball screen from player 3 then lob pass to player 3. Player 2: back-cut to the rim — your defender is ball-watching, set a back screen for player 3 then perform a replace (screener). Player 3: set a ball screen for player 1, roll hard to the rim after setting the screen. present a target for the ball handler then perform a dunk.