…with the screen being set from directly behind a defensive player. When setting a back screen, the screener must give the defensive player one step to avoid contact. The offensive player setting the back screen here positions himself directly behind the back of the defensive player, without giving that defender the required one step of space. Since the required step is not given by the offensive screener, this is an offensive foul for an illegal screen.
The Definition of a Screen
Why Are Screens Used
Types Of Illegal Screens
- Illegal use of hands while screening; such as holding, pushing, or hitting the defender.
- Pick and Roll, screener moves into the defender
- Pick and Roll, Roll, screener re-positions
- Pick and Roll, Hip extension
- Pick and Roll, screener extends arms
- Pick and Roll, Leg extension
- Off the ball, screener moves into trailing defender
- Off the ball, screener extends the elbow
- Handoff Screen, screener moves into trailing defender
- Back Screen, screener does not give the opponent one step
What Makes an Illegal Screen in Basketball
Not Giving Reasonable Space
Moving
Leaning In
Extending Your Lower Body
Extending Arms
NBA VP of Referee and Replay OperationsMarc Gasol’sGolden State Warriors
When you go and set a screen to a moving opponent you have to get directly in his path and you have to be at that spot and give him an opportunity to stop or avoid contact. You also can not have your legs extended outside your shoulders or your forearms extended.
What is the penalty for an illegal screen?
Types of Basketball Screens
- Ball Screen
- Back Screen
- Pick and Roll
- Double Screen
Why Do We Need An Illegal Screen in Basketball
Summary
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Troy Wright
I am a lifetime basketball enthusiast and loved playing basketball competitively through high school. I still try and play at least 3 times a week and explore all kinds of equipment and training to keep myself on the court and continually getting better. I am a college basketball fanatic and move onto the NBA when March Madness ends.
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