What Is the Pick and Roll

1. An offensive player sets a screen for another offensive player who currently has the ball. This is also known as a ball screen. (The Pick)
2. The offensive player dribbles around the ball screen and looks to score.
3. The screener, opens up to the ball, and cuts to the basket. (The Roll)

Generally, a Pick & Roll goes something like this:

• An offensive player with the basketball goes to set a screen (The Pick) for their teammate with the ball.
• The player with the basketball dribbles off the screen reading the defenders and attacking to create a shot for themselves or another teammate
• After screening, the screener also reads the defense to see if they should roll, pop, or slip their screen (The Roll). ...