Low Drop

noun · Defense · Medium

1. A conservative pick and roll defense where the screener's defender drops deep toward the paint, prioritizing rim protection over contesting the midrange pull up. The guard fights over the top to funnel the ball handler into the waiting big.

“Against a non shooting big, they played low drop to protect the rim at all costs.”

Synonyms: Deep Drop

Opposite: Blitz

Related: Drop, Pick, Pick and Roll, Roll, Paint