Definitely not an Xs and Os guy here, but I just don't get how we defend the high ball screen. Our secondary defender, or hedger"" kind of half shows, which puts no pressure on the outside shot. At the same time, the "hedger" while hanging out in no mans land, allows the ball handler to turn the corner and then drive the lane totally unobstructed while actually screening off any help D that could rotate over! We have been doing this for several years now. Honestly, what am I missing here?
We have very long, quick athletes on this team with great hands. I say, aggressively attack the high ball screen like the Knicks used to do with Ewing and Oakley. Trap the ball handler and or force him to back way off, which allows both defenders to recover to guard their original man. It defends the 3 and keeps the original ball handler out of the lane. If our guys lack communication, experience, and system knowledge, take advantage of their quickness and aggression. Take thinking out of the equation until they "get it."