Spanish Screen

noun · Offense · Advanced

1. A pick and roll immediately followed by a back screen on the dropping big's defender. The back screener then pops to the three point line while the original screener rolls to the rim. Creates a two on one advantage at the rim.

“They ran a Spanish screen to spring their shooter open at the top of the arc.”

Synonyms: Spain Pick and Roll

See also: Back Screen, Pick and Roll

Related: On One, Pick, Roll, Jelly, Keep

Origin

Named after the Spanish national team, which coach Sergio Scariolo made famous for running it. The action itself is older than the name.

Sources: La Galerna: Pablo Laso y la táctica, el ejemplo del pick and roll español