Basketball Shooting

Shooting Off Screens

Shooters practise reading and using screens to get open looks.

20 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Half courtSpace needed
Basketballs, conesEquipment

Setup

Screen set at wing. Cutter reads over/under. Passer at top.

Instructions

  1. Screener sets up at elbow.
  2. Shooter uses the screen — reads if defender goes over or under.
  3. Over = curl for mid-range. Under = fade to 3.
  4. Catch and shoot off the cut. Rotate roles every 5 makes.

Coaching Points

✓ Set up the defender with 2–3 steps before the screen.
✓ Read before committing to curl or fade.
✓ Catch in triple threat — ready to shoot.

Progressions

→ Live defender.
→ Screen on the ball (pin down).
→ Must shoot within 2 seconds of catching.

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