Defending the Pick-and-Roll Like the Pros

Contain. Communicate. Compete.

The pick-and-roll is the most commonly used action in basketball at every level—from middle school to the NBA. It’s simple, effective, and designed to create mismatch opportunities or break down defensive structure.

So if you want to build a great defense, you have to start with how you guard the pick-and-roll.

Whether you’re coaching a youth team or prepping for a playoff run, here’s how to defend the pick-and-roll like the pros—with clarity, toughness, and team execution.

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