It is often assumed that players will know how to do this, but like any important fundamental, it must be taught correctly. It's often believed that screens are most helpful against a man-to-man defense, and in out-of-bounds plays. But screening zone defenses works too (see "Screening Zones").
Setting good picks are basic to most offensive plays. Oftentimes, it is the screener that gets open (after sealing the defender). So setting a screen is a good way to get yourself open for a pass and shot. The "pick and roll" is still one of the simplest plays, but when done correctly, one of the most difficult to defend. The Utah Jazz's John Stockton and Karl Malone were masters of the pick and roll.
Stockton and Malone
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