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Screen
Category: TerminologyLevel: Beginner
By James ScottCo-founder & Head of PerformanceA legal block where an offensive player stands still to free a teammate from their defender.
[ Example ]
The screener sets a wide, still base so the cutter can run their defender into it.
[ Common mistake ]
Moving into the defender — a moving screen is an offensive foul.
[ Coach cue ]
Feet set, stay still, take the contact.
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