Hedge and Recover on Ball Screens
The screener's defender jumps out to hedge above the screen, buying time for the on-ball defender to fight over top, then sprints back to closeout on the rolling screener.
Coaching focus: Individual Defense
Individual defense is built on stance, footwork, and effort before scheme. Drill the fundamentals — stance, slides, closeouts — until they hold up at full speed and under fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
Hedge and Recover on Ball Screens works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Hedge and Recover on Ball Screens for about 12 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Hedge and Recover on Ball Screens into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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