Pick and roll意思

"Pick and roll" is a term used in basketball to describe a strategic play where a player sets a screen (pick) for a teammate and then rolls towards the basket after setting the screen. This play is designed to create open scoring opportunities for the teammate who sets the screen or for the player who dribbles around the screen.

Here's how it typically works:

  1. The player setting the screen (the "picker" or "screen-setter") positions themselves so that they will be between the defender of the player with the ball (the "roller") and the ball.

  2. The player with the ball dribbles towards the pick, drawing the attention of their defender.

  3. As the defender of the player with the ball tries to go around the screen, the picker's defender must also navigate around the screen, potentially creating a momentary mismatch or opening for the offense.

  4. The roller then rolls towards the basket, either to receive a pass for a layup, dunk, or to draw defensive attention and create space for a jump shot or for a pass to a third teammate who has been drawn to the play.

The pick and roll is a fundamental play in basketball and is often used to initiate an offense. It can be executed in various ways, with different speeds and directions, and can be adjusted based on the defensive strategies employed by the opposing team. It's a versatile play that can be used to exploit defensive weaknesses and is a staple in both half-court sets and fast-break situations.