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>> A screen, also called a ‘pick’ is a legal block set by an offensive player on the side of or behind a defender in order to free a team mate to take a shot or receive a pass. Toh Lin Sin takes a look at how an effective ‘screen & roll’ can be executed during an offensive play. creens are a very effective offensive tool when used appropriately on court. They often set the play by giving attacking opportunities to both the screener and cutter. Usually, the player who goes for the screen will be termed the ‘screener’ and the player who uses the screen will be termed the ‘cutter’.

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To properly set a screen, the screener has to observe the following key points when performing the screening stance: • Strong, balanced stance with knees bent and feet shoulder width apart. • Arms should be slightly bent and hanging from both sides. • Avoid leaning while setting a screen. • Screener to position himself perpendicular to the direction the defence expects to move. Be cautioned not to go too near the defender. Instead keep a one foot distance, anticipating where the defender will move to. Some precautions to take note are that players tend to cross their forearms in front of


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