Weak

noun · Defense · Pro

  1. A defensive call from the big to the guard to tell the guard to send the ball handler to left hand side. Used when the ball handler is less comfortable dribbling towards the left hand side. Weak is often used as a synonym for the left hand side.
  2. A defensive call from the big to the guard to communicate that the screener is coming from the side of the weak hand of the ball handler. Weak is often used as a synonym for the left hand side.
“Loudly call weak to force the dribbler to their left.”

Opposite: Strong

See also: Screen Left, Left

Related: Help Side, Low Man, Tag, Weak Side Rotation, Flash