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One of the basic plays in basketball, the pick and roll. In this play, the point guard (1) calls for a high screen from either of the post players (4) or (5) by calling "One *name*". At the same time, the other players back off the ballhandler towards the baseline to draw their defenders away from the play.

Here we can see (5) has come and set the screen on (1's) defender. (1) then dribbles right around the screen as (5) rolls off and seals their defender before cutting toward the basketball to receive the pass. (5's) defender will have to pull away and cover the driving (1).

As (5) has rolled off the pick and sealed (1's) defender, it should be a 2-on-1 for the easy layup. If the defense comes across, (1) passes off to (5), bounce pass is usually better in this situation. If the defense doesn't adjust, (1) can drive all the way to the basket.