Slip

noun, verb · Offense · Advanced

1. When the screener cuts sharply to the basket before actually setting the screen. Effective against aggressive and switching defenses that overcommit to the anticipated screen.

“They slipped the screen early, catching their defender flat footed for a dunk.”

Synonyms: Ghost Screen

See also: Pick and Roll

Related: Dunk, Basket, Pin Down, Motion Offense, Money in the Bank