What is a Pick & Roll?

Try The Athletic for FREE for 30 days: http://theathletic.com/tifobasketball The big player sets a screen and the ball handler uses the space created to move the ball. Simple, yet effective, that’s what the Pick and Roll is. But why is it so effective? Why has no one developed a way to defend it? How has it developed? Ryan Baldi explains, Philippe Fenner illustrates. Follow Tifo: Twitter:   / tifofootball_   Facebook:   / tifofootball   Instagram:   / tifofootball_   About Tifo Basketball: In-depth tactical, historical and geopolitical breakdowns of basketball. Our illustrated videos address all aspects of the game, including tactics, history, and the business of basketball. Founded in 2017 and became a part of The Athletic in 2020. For business inquiries, reach out to [email protected]. Music sourced from epidemicsound.com Additional footage sourced from freestockfootagearchive.com #PickAndRoll #NBA