Ice the Ball Screen
On a side ball screen, the on-ball defender forces the handler baseline away from the screen while the screener's defender walls off the middle, funneling the drive into help.
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
Ice the Ball Screen 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 Ice the Ball Screen 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 Ice the Ball Screen into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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