I have what may be a controversial thought to many coaches – a screen does not need actual physical contact to be effective. I'll understand if you don't read any further, but hear me out! The purpose of the ball screen is to create an advantage. That
It's easy to see why the set we are going to breakdown in this article is popular in Spanish basketball. It features several qualities found in our Coach's Guide. 1. Off-Ball Movement 2. Offensive Flow & Continuity 3. Pick-and-Roll Sophistication In the NBA, many call this
Possessions should not die after the first action. The sad fact is way too many of them do. If that action does not yield a shot, the rest of the possession flounders. It has no rhythm, flow and connectivity and play is reduced to 1-on-1. In our Coach's
In the Baseline España coach's guide, we call the pick-and-roll the "heartbeat of Spanish basketball." This two-player action, often run from the spread ball screen formation, is the most used offensive weapon in the game. Our starting point in our series on raising the sophistication level
Spanish basketball has earned a reputation for its fluidity, creativity, and collective intelligence. From the grassroots clubs to the national team, the game is taught with a clear philosophy: basketball is a shared language of reads and decisions. Below are the core principles that define the Spanish style of play