Focusing on the pick play screener which is often used in basketball tournaments and tactics, this study specifically aims at claritying the motion of the screenner in the preparation phase.
To achieve the purpose, statistical analysis was conducted for teams that advanced to the semi-final of World Cup hosted by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) in 2006, 2010 and 2014. Statistical analysis was conducted for 8 games (4 games in the quarterfinals, 2 games in the semi-finals, 2 games in the final and 3rd-place match) in each tournament, therefore a total number of 24 games were analyzed.
The following result: The ratio of pick plays used during games increased as each tournament was held. It also turns out that the simple preparation phase of the motion such as run or walk before screen the user instead of screening or faking is effective.
