P/R Reads: single side tag vs drop coverage reads

This is a 3-player drill focused on reading the single-side tag in a pick-and-roll situation. One player starts with the ball on the left wing, one player is the screener setting a screen to the handler’s right hand, and the third player is in the left corner. How it works: The ball handler uses the ball screen to drive right while the screener’s defender plays in drop coverage. As the ball handler comes off the screen, he reads the defense to determine which pass is open — the roller going to the basket or the corner player shaking up to the wing. Both the shake-up and roll happen simultaneously, giving the ball handler two live passing options. After the pass, the player who shook up from the corner attacks the closeout defender and reads whether to drive or shoot. If the player drives, the roller relocates to create a 2-on-1 opportunity at the rim. After that action, all players get a shot. Focus points: Reading single-side tag help defense Timing the roll and shake-up actions together Ball handler making live reads at game speed Proper relocation and spacing after each drive or pass