Spain Pick and Roll - A Nightmare 😱 to Defend

Aug 05, 2023 2:44 pm

Coach ,


The Spain pick and roll is variation of the Pick & Roll that has taken the NBA (and other basketball levels) by storm this year. 


The Spain pick and roll occurs when a screen is set for the ball handler, then a third player sets a screen on the player defending the man rolling to the rim. 


A normal pick and roll is used to create a two-on-one advantage — adding a third player essentially turns it into a three-on-two


The Spain pick and roll is being used in many different wrinkles & series because it is very hard to defend.


The back screen is one of the hardest screens to guard in the game of basketball -- it causes most teams to just switch even if it creates a mis-match.


The Horns entry into Spain pick and roll 1-5 is a simple action that requires great spacing. The action starts with a flare over the top and then the action is right into the Spain pick and roll.


Horns Entry into Spain P/R 1-5 (Click image to play Video)


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Top SPAIN PR 3 - 5 (Olympiacos)


Defending the Spain pick and roll is hard enough. This action allows for 2 Double Spain pick and rolls within the same action.


All 5 players are involved in this set -- which causes the defense to stay on their heels defending multiple actions. 


Double Spain Pick and Roll (All 5 Players Involved)


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Double SPAIN PR (all 5 players involved) (Mornar Bar)


The Spain pick-and-roll creates a defensive nightmare. 


In a regular pick and roll, the defense only guards the ball handler and the screener while the other defenders are in help position. 


The Spain pick and roll adds another offensive player in the equation and adds one of the hardest screens to defend.


Add it to your playbook and make your opponents lose sleep! 


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P.S.

Special thanks to Coach Luka Bassin for the clips from his Spain Pick and Roll playbook. 


If you’re interested in seeing more from Coach Luka Bassin then you can find more clinics below:


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