Ball Screens in the Men's 2019 Basketball World Cup

Background: The objective of this research was to analyse the effectiveness and search for successful patterns in ball screens in the men's 2019 Basketball World Cup. Methods: The sample consisted of 515 ball screens obtained in critical moments. LINCE software was used as a registration instrument by means of an observational instrument designed ad hoc. A descriptive analysis and chi-square tests (chi(2)) were performed with SPSS 25.0 and a T-patterns analysis with Theme 5 software. Results: The results indicate that the criteria that have the most influence on this type of action are the result of the team executing the screen (winning, losing or tying), the type of offense and the defence used on the ball screen. The most representative patterns of success tend to take place between 9-16 s of possession, with the screeners being inside players and the screened players being outside players, and it is performed in the upper areas of the court against an individual type of defence and ending with the screened player advancing towards the basket or passing to an open teammate. Conclusions: The data obtained will enable the coaching staff to train ball screens in accordance with specific game situations.

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The research aimed to analyze the effectiveness and identify successful patterns in ball screens during the men's 2019 Basketball World Cup. A total of 515 ball screens in critical moments were analyzed using LINCE software and statistical analysis. The results showed that the team's performance, offensive style, and defensive strategy significantly influenced the success of ball screens. Successful patterns often occurred between 9-16 seconds of possession, with inside players setting screens for outside players against individual defense, resulting in advancements towards the basket or passes to open teammates. The findings can provide valuable insights for coaching staff to train ball screens based on specific game situations.