Switch defense occurs when the screener's defender takes on the ball handler while the on-ball defender covers the screener following the screen. As the name suggests, the two defenders switch assignments, each matching up with the offensive player closest to them. Since this strategy eliminates the need to fight through screens, it is theoretically the simplest defensive approach to execute.
The two defenders switch assignments, each matching up with the offensive player closest to them.
A quicker defender (X2) guards the screen action instead of a slower defender (X5)
The X5 defender, acting as the rim protector, stays near the rim before switching back to the screener. Meanwhile, X1 peel switches to cover the corner.
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