The two-man game that shapes the five-man game
The pick and roll is at the heart of modern basketball. Knowing how to read it, interpret it and execute it can make the difference at any level.
In this Masterclass we will analyze the pick and roll in depth: introduction to the pick and roll, principles and spacing, the pick and roll as a two-man action between ball handler and screener, the pick and roll as a team concept in 5-on-5 play, offensive reads against coverages such as drop, hedge and switch, timing, angles and screen usage, decision-making and creating offensive advantage.
The goal is to develop players who can read the game in real time and make effective decisions, becoming dangerous in every pick-and-roll situation.
This Masterclass is designed to explore one of the most important offensive tools in contemporary basketball. The pick and roll will not be treated as a simple technical collaboration, but as a complex situation in which spacing, timing, reads and communication between players determine the quality of the possession and the ability to create a real advantage.
The work will help athletes understand not only how to execute the pick and roll, but above all how to interpret it. We will analyze the role of the ball handler, the role of the screener, the responsibilities of teammates on the strong side and weak side, and how every offensive choice changes according to the defensive response. The focus will therefore be on building clearer, faster and more productive reads.
The Masterclass is designed for players who want to improve their ability to use the pick and roll effectively in real game situations. The goal is not simply to set a better screen or attack off the dribble, but to learn how to recognize advantages, manipulate the defense and turn every situation into a concrete, useful and dangerous offensive decision for the team.
🎯 Special Guests: Diego Monaldi / Riccardo Tavernelli
Professional point guards with experience at the highest levels of Italian basketball and established Serie A2 players, they will bring a practical, real-game perspective on the pick and roll, sharing reads, timing and details they use every week in competition.
Their presence will enrich the Masterclass with a direct, practical and highly developmental contribution, connecting technical work with the real demands of high-level basketball. For the athletes, it will be an important opportunity to learn authentic interpretations of the pick and roll developed through years of competitive experience and applied consistently on the court.
Features
- Introduction to the pick and roll: principles and spacing
- The pick and roll as a two-player action
- The pick and roll as a team concept (5-on-5)
- Offensive reads based on the defense
- Timing, angles and screen usage
- Decision-making and offensive advantage
Target audiences
- Level: Suitable for all levels
- Ideal for: Athletes who want to improve pick-and-roll reads and management | Focus: Players who want to become more effective in two-player actions and 5-on-5 play
Requirements
- Access: By application / form submission
- Admission: Subject to availability
Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 1 Lesson
- 2 Days
- MASTERCLASS BIT-LAB | PICK AND ROLL1 ItemReads, Timing and Offensive Advantage
FAQs
Instructor
Masterclass di pick and roll nel basket dedicata a letture offensive, spaziature, timing, ruolo di handler e bloccante, decision making e costruzione del vantaggio offensivo.
Masterclass di pick and roll nel basket dedicata a letture offensive, spaziature, timing, ruolo di handler e bloccante, decision making e costruzione del vantaggio offensivo.