Post Split
Post Split is a coaching concept involving interior big (post scorer or versatile big) receives entry pass.
Scouting And Strategy
Horns PnR
Horns PnR is a coaching concept involving two big men set screens at the top of the key (horn formation).
Direct answer
What is Horns PnR?
Horns PnR is a coaching concept involving two big men set screens at the top of the key (horn formation).
Quick facts
| Category | Scouting And Strategy |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol4_ncaa_systems_archetypes_scouting.md |
What it is
- Horns PnR is a coaching concept involving two big men set screens at the top of the key (horn formation).
- Two big men set screens at the top of the key (horn formation). Handler initiates PnR with either big. Bigs either roll, pop, or separate.
- Double screen at top creates gravity (hard to defend two screeners).
Why it matters
- Forces offense to execute difficult passes. - Blitz coverage: Trap handler aggressively at screen, force skip pass.
How it works
- Handler starts with ball at top of key
- Two bigs position at extended wings (horn formation)
- Handler attacks screen from either big
- Big rolls, pops, or screens again
- If initial action fails, bigs can re-screen
Bilingual terms
| English | Horns PnR |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Horns 挡拆 |
| Traditional Chinese | Horns擋拆 |
Learn before and after
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