Cross and Screen

Instructions

1. 1CB initiates pass to LW on wing
2. 2LB simultaneously screens for CB
3. 3Screener LB moves to create wall between CB and defender
4. 4LW returns pass to screened LB
5. 5CB cuts free off screen using LB as block
6. 6LB feeds cutting CB for open shot

Coaching Points

• LB sets the screen before CB arrives — the cutter should never have to wait for the screen
• CB reads D-CB's position and cuts to whichever side of the screen gives the cleaner angle
• LW must look off the defense by holding the ball a beat before the return pass to LB
• The pass to cutting CB leads ahead of them — do not throw to where they are, throw ahead
• If the defense switches, LB immediately rolls to the open space that D-CB vacated