Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pick-and-roll
Noun
/pɪk ənd roʊl/
Definition
A basketball play involving two players, where one player sets a screen (pick) for a teammate handling the ball and then moves towards the basket (roll) to receive a pass.
Examples
- The pick-and-roll is an essential tactic used by many NBA teams.
- During the game, the point guard executed a perfect pick-and-roll with the center.
- They relied on the pick-and-roll to create scoring chances throughout the match.
Meaning
The pick-and-roll is a fundamental offensive strategy in basketball, used to create space and scoring opportunities. It involves teamwork and timing between the player with the ball and the one setting the screen.
Synonyms
- Screen and roll
- Pick and slip
- Screen play
