Illegal Screen Recognition & Crew Positioning Breakdown

This video breaks down a front court offensive set with a focus on proper positioning, matchup awareness, and officiating mechanics. The crew demonstrates dependable initial coverage, with T, C, and L in appropriate locations. As the play shifts weak side, the C effectively anticipates the action and correctly identifies an illegal screen, referencing Rule 4, Section 35. Key takeaways include prioritizing competitive matchups, maintaining open looks, using eye discipline, and recognizing developing plays. This clip reinforces the importance of staying engaged with your primary while keeping the big picture in mind to support your crew.

Play BreakDown

Stop the game clock at 5:40

Lets look at our initial set up for this front court set:

  • T has a competitive match up with an on ball screen
  • C has a closely guarded not so competitive match up
  • L is mirroring the ball
  • All- good/dependable positions

As the play continues towards the weak side

  • C does a great job forecasting and understanding β€œwhat happens next?”
  • Corner slash from the key to free up the shooter

Obvious illegal screen due to the screener never being set when contact is created, discipline lead to have a CC by the C

Rule 4 Section 35 Pg. 58

Take aways

  • Be in a defendable position to help the crew, maintain OPEN looks
  • Referee competitive matchups in your primary coverage area FIRST
  • Have a BIG picture mentality to understand what is coming next
  • Eye discipline, make sure to look in the right place
  • Know your personnel

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