Ball Screen 101

Welcome to Ball Screen 101! Ball screens have become more and more prevalent at the high school and youth levels because they are difficult to defend. But are they? You see, I watch a ton of HS and youth basketball, and while do I see a lot of ball screens set, very rarely do I see them being used effectively. In this course we are going to breakdown basic ball screen concepts to help both players and coaches understand the purpose behind ball screens. I believe that once we understand the purpose of the ball screen we will be better equipped to utilize the ball screen to create advantages.