Attacking a switching M2M defense

I think are five simple principles that you could use to attack a man to man defense that switches on screens.

1. Run set plays. Running a set play instead of running straight motion, where you can get a mismatch; for example, a big on a guard, or a big defending a guard.

2. Ball screens. Setting a big screen on a guard will create an automatic mismatch on a switch, or a guard set a screen on a big. At the point, it becomes exploiting the mismatch in your favor.

3. Pass and cut. Passing and cutting will not allow the defense to switch, and will create space for penetration as well as post play.

4. Screen your defender. This is a good strategy because most teams begin to anticipate the switch on the screen, so if you set a down screen, screen your defender while the other player pops. It will create a 2 to 1 on advantage, a quick seal or slip might be available.

5. Slip screens. Similar to the last strategy, there is always a point during the screen when the opposition anticipate the screen or cut off the screen. At that point, look to slip the screen.

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