Defending Off-Ball Screens
This is riskier because if the screened player is a good three-point shooter, there is now space for a shot.
Team Defense
Tagging the Roll Man
When a guard sets a ball screen, the nearest help defender "tags" the roll man (momentarily takes responsibility for the roll) before recovering to.
Direct answer
What is Tagging the Roll Man?
When a guard sets a ball screen, the nearest help defender "tags" the roll man (momentarily takes responsibility for the roll) before recovering to.
Quick facts
| Category | Team Defense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- When a guard sets a ball screen, the nearest help defender "tags" the roll man (momentarily takes responsibility for the roll) before recovering to their own man - Especially when.
- Especially when the nearest man is a non-shooter, they can tag without risk.
How it works
- Especially when the nearest man is a non-shooter, they can tag without risk
- Counter: Ghost screens, Spain action, or skip passes to the opposite corner
Bilingual terms
| English | Tagging the Roll Man |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | Tag协防顺下者 |
| Traditional Chinese | 標記順下人 |
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