A common problem with ball screens is that the other 3 players end up standing around. This allows the defense to load up towards the ball screen, neutralizing its effectiveness.

If you’re looking for a play that combines a ball screen with hard to guard off the ball action that not only occupies the defense but also creates a legit scoring option, check out this play from Coach Don Kelbick (diagrams below)!

To learn more about Coach Kelbick’s offense and see more great sets, check out Don Kelbick’s Motion Offense.

Ball Screen & Stagger

• The play starts in a 1-4 high formation.

• 1 enters the ball to 2 on the left wing.

• 5 sets a back screen for 1. If 1 is open, 2 should pass to them.

• 4 & 3 move into position to screen for 1 on the right side.

• 5 follows their back screen with a ball screen for 2.

• 2 attacks the middle.

• 5 rolls.

• 1 comes off a stagger screen from 4 & 3.

• 3 spaces to the weak side corner.

• 4 holds the opposite block.

Coaching Tips:

• 2 can look to rip opposite and attack the open baseline area on the initial catch.

• 5 must sprint from the back screen to the ball screen to create separation from their defender.

• 2 should read 1’s defender as they use the ball screen. If x1 stay to help on 5’s roll, 1 should be open off the stagger. If not, 5 should be open at the rim.

• 4 & 3 should set their stagger screens outside the paint to allow room for 5’s roll.

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