How To Talk Basketball

How To Talk Basketball

X-Out

X-Out: A weak-side rotation where two defenders switch perimeter match-ups in a defensive recovery situation, forming an “X.”

Wedge

Wedge (Ball Screen): A screen-the-screener action where a player screens for another player who immediately sets a ball screen.

Trap the Box

Trap the Box: A technique where the low defender on the weak-side rotates to the strong-side to provide help on a non-middle drive.