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Decision·Expert·U17+

Spain PnR Read

Train the third-defender read on Spain action.

Players
3v3
Court
Half court
Time
15 min
Equipment
Balls

Description

Handler, screener, back-screener vs three defenders. Coverage rotates: tag-the-roller, switch the back screen, blitz the handler.

The constraint

Offense must run Spain PnR each possession. Defense varies coverage.

CLA principle

Spain stresses three defenders simultaneously — perception of multiple cues is the skill.

Coaching points

  • Handler reads the lowest defender.
  • Back-screener pops if his man tags.

Common mistakes

  • Back-screener leaving early.