Illegal Screens

Keys to officiating screens

• Screener must be within own vertical plane• Screener may face any direction• Screener must be stationary, except when

moving in same path and direction• Screener cannot initiate contact• Time and distance are relevant

Play #1

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Keys to the play

• T needs to identify a screen is coming• Defense goes “under” screen• Screener maintains contact with defender

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Play #2

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Keys to the play

• T moved into a stacked position• Blue sets a screen outside his vertical plane• Illegal contact by screener

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Play #3

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Keys to the play

• L picks up the ball on wing in primary• L stays with the ball as it leaves primary• Screen is set with elbows up, gives forearm

shove to defense

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More Plays

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Screen #5 Slo Mo

More keys to officiating screens

• Officials need to understand screening principles

• Anticipate that screens are coming• Officials need to have awareness of players

looking to get involved in the play• Maintain good angles• Off ball official can extend their secondary

responsibilities as needed.