James Chang

Very simple action, and works great against switch defense. Slip screens are a great counter because defenders usually a

This play is a Chicago action disguised with an early Pistol setup.There are several backdoor opportunities built into t

77 (because the icon for screen looks like a 7) or Double Drag is an early-offense action that helps to open the middle

SLOB play designed specifically for late-clock situations when you need a 3. Made famous by Brad Stevens when he was coa

A play designed to get your point guard or 2-guard attacking downhill with speed. Works well against standard man-to-man

This is a corner stagger series that creates multiple scoring options out of the same setup. Using the same alignment fo

This is a 2-3 Zone offense that works against teams that guard the two-man action with only the front line. It forces an

This is an incredibly simple spread Pick & Roll yet highly effective because it simplifies the offense to a single read.

Switch defense is arguably the most overused strategy at the professional level, as it effectively counters offenses that rely on multiple screens within their flow. The main drawback of switching is that it often creates mismatches, but at lower levels, few players are skilled enough to fully exploit these opportunities. At higher levels, teams mitigate this risk by deploying lineups with versatile defenders who can guard multiple positions, effectively neutralizing potential mismatches. While attacking mismatches remains a common and viable option against Switch defense, there are also other effective strategies to counter it.

Blitz defense occurs when the on-ball defender and the screener’s defender immediately trap the ball handler during the screen action. The goal is to catch the ball handler off-guard and force turnovers. However, if the ball handler is prepared and knows how to counter Blitz defense, it can be easier to exploit than Hedge defense. This is because defenders are often less controlled and more aggressive when jumping out to execute the trap, creating opportunities for the offense to capitalize.