elevator screen

The “elevator” screen is often used after some other screens in the offence as it is most effective when there is some separation between the cutter and their defender.

Timing of the screen in this action is very important. If the screeners step into the path of x1 without giving sufficient time and distance for them to stop or change direction, then that could be an offensive blocking foul.

O ne of the great things about basketball is that although there are many constants to the way the game is played, there are otherparts of the game that are continually changing. Players are getting bigger and faster, we are seeing more drives to the basket, and offenses feature new sets. One such set gaining in popularity is a play that creates an opening for a jump shot using “elevator screens.”

A screen is a legal action by a player who, without causing contact, delays or prevents an opponent from reaching a desired position. Per rule 4, there are several implications regarding the legality that are a part of this rule, including stance, time and distance, and incidental contact. A traditional screen involves a stationary player but it is also possible to have ball screens. In the last few seasons, we have seen a new type of screen: the elevator screen.

This play is commonly seen at the top of the key, creating the most space for the shot. However, it is possible to run this screen anywhere on the court where teams would like to create an opening for a shot, such as the endline. The screen can be run from an out-of-bounds play or out of any typical halfcourt offensive set.

It is legal for the offense to run this play as long as the screens are set within the rules. The player must have both feet on the court, inbounds, and within his or her vertical plane with a stance approximately shoulder width apart. NCAAM and NCAAW have specifically stated that the inside of the screener’s feet may not be wider than shoulder width.

The elevator screen is illegal when the defender is not given time or distance to avoid the contact by stopping or changing direction. Timing is important here, as moving or “closing the door” too soon would create illegal contact on the defender. Separation is essential to the success of this play. If A3 cannot create it, the elevator doors will close incorrectly and it will be an obvious foul on the offense. The most important part of the screen is the player that is coming off it.

A cue that an official should look for is identifying the good outside shooters on the team. This is where it is important to watch the teams warm up prior to the game to find the key players. Good players usually emulate game-like situations and provide good hints in helping you during the game. Also, an official should be focusing on the shoulders, elbows, knees and feet of the screeners to see if there is any illegal contact while setting the screen.

For coverage on all screens, an official should be able to extend his or her coverage to be able to see the entire play. Off-ball officiating by the crew is definitely a great help when identifying these screens and making rulings on this type of play.

In this ever-evolving game, there are constantly new play sets as teams get more sophisticated and as trends rise. Television has popularized the spread of innovative offensive and defensive techniques and they travel down from the professional ranks to youth basketball. It is important tostay up to date with these new ideas and to be able to recognize them as they come to our levels. Being prepared for plays like this will help to improve your situational officiating and to identify elevator screens when they happen in your game.

Just like in other actions, the positions don"t matter as much as putting players with the right skill set in those positions. Most of the time the 1, 2, and 3 positions become interchangeable with the 4 & 5 usually setting the elevator screen. The elevator action happens when a player cuts between two screeners. Once they get through, the screeners close together (like elevator doors) to form a wall where the defender can"t get through, which frees them for a shot.

A tight tandem set up using two shooters in at the free throw line to get a 3-point shooter coming off an elevator screen on a ball reversal. Flows into a PNR post up look if no shot. Video clip below.

In this diagram and embedded video we look at a sideline clear out set play. Out of the Princeton alignment, the the gate screen keeps the help busy to drive the open baseline.

In this diagram and embedded video we look at a set play out of a box alignment for an iso driving lane. The set uses a elevator screen to occupy defenders in order to maintain space for an elbow drive. The timing is a little clunky, but a playmaking forward should be able to work with the elbow isolation this set creates.

The elevator screen is commonly run to get a shooter open for a 3 point shot, but it can also be used as an initial action to set up the next part of a play. Though difficult to guard by itself, the elevator screen can become even more effective if it is set up by additional screens and misdirection. Here we are going to explore some different concepts that teams use to set up the elevator screen, and how elevator screens can be used to set up other actions.

Just like in other actions, the positions don’t matter as much as putting players with the right skill set in those positions. Most of the time the 1, 2, and 3 positions become interchangeable with the 4 & 5 usually setting the elevator screen. The elevator action happens when a player cuts between two screeners. Once they get through, the screeners close together to form a wall where the defender can’t get through, which frees them for a shot.

The Washington Wizards ran the elevator action as the entire play to get Bradley Beal (2) open for a 3 point shot. 2 cut to the rim as 1 dribbled to the wing. 2 then cut through the elevator screen to receive the pass from 1 for a shot. In this play 3 stayed in the corner to provide spacing as the elevator action took place.

In this play NC Central used a cross screen from 3 to start the action. This gave 2 a head start on cutting through the elevator screen from 4 & 5. Once 2 went through the elevator screen, 4 & 5 shut the door on 2’s defender. This got 2 a wide open look at a three point shot.

The Chicago Bulls summer league team used multiple actions and screens in this play to set up the elevator screen. Though 2’s defender only had to defend the elevator screen, 4 & 5’s defenders had to guard additional screening action right before the elevator screen with the stagger dribble handoff for 3. The multiple screening action makes it more difficult for them to provide help as 2 cuts through the elevator screen.

The New Orleans Pelicans used a cut from their point guard to create misdirection to set up their elevator screen. 1 dribbled to the wing and passed to 3 who was cutting up top off a zipper screen. 1 then cut to the right side of the court using a screen from 5. 2 brought the action back to the left side of the floor by cutting through the elevator screen from 4 & 5.

The Spanish National Team runs multiple ball screens in their offense, and in this play used the elevator screen to help set them up. They started with 2 curling around 4 and screening for 3 at the rim. 3 then cuts through the elevator screen to receive the pass from 1. 1 then cuts to the corner, putting them in a horns set. 1 can use the ball screen from either 4 or 5 and they can flow into the different options they have from using each screener.

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The “elevator screen” is appropriately named because it has two stationary screeners that are stacked together but leaves just enough room for a teammate to cut through to the opposite side for a perimeter shot. Once the cutter has passed through the screen, the two screeners step together, shoulder-to-shoulder, as if the cutter is stepping into an elevator. This action is to prevent the defender from playing the cutter and to free up the designated shooter.

2 looks for a quick pass from 1 while posting up on the block for a possible inside shot. If 2 is not open, he or she cuts vertically up the lane and toward the top of the key behind the 3-point line. 2 should cut between screens by 4 and 5. As soon as 2 passes through the elevator screen, the “elevator door” closes with 5 stepping shoulder-to-shoulder with 4. If 2’s defender gets caught inside the screen, 1 can lob the ball to 2 for a 3-point shot.

When 1 declares which side of the court to attack, 3 steps into the lane to set a lane exchange cross-screen for 2, who momentarily posts up on the block. After setting that interior screen, 3 breaks vertically up the lane and between an elevator screen by 5 and 4. 3 ends up spotting up at the top of the key behind the elevator screen and behind the 3-point line.

There are many other offensive sets/alignments that could incorporate the elevator screen as an important component of the entry. Coaching staffs with innovative ideas could create other entries from other offensive alignments that not only fit their philosophy, style and personalities, but also help accentuate an offensive player’s strengths while minimizing their weaknesses. These same coaching staffs can also incorporate their own second phase of the offense, whether it’s a specific continuity or a motion offense.

Elevator digital signage is a unique way to communicate with passengers. It can be used to provide important information, promote safety and security, or simply entertain people while they wait for an elevator.

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Monetize your screens with ads promoting local business and keep tenants informed about important events. Easily install interactive tablets and digital screens powered by QL Player inside or near elevator cabins.

Here’s why QL digital signage software is your best choice for elevator signage QL Player software operates on a “download and play” model where content is downloaded and saved on the hard drive of each device. If your elevator has an intermittent internet connection, QL Player will continue playing stored content while it’s offline.

QL is compatible with many hardware devices and operating systems, including Windows, Android, and several System-on-Chip display brands. Navori Labs also offers its own Android-powered Stix 3700 device, which is a professional-grade, 4K device designed for high-demand applications. The QL Stix comes in a very compact package that is easily concealable and well suited for elevator cabins.

There are two types of elevator digital signage screens. Those installed inside elevator cabins and displays located near elevators, also called elevator hall signage.

Elevator halls have similar requirements as your typical wall-mounted digital signage displays. You need to mount the display securely and conceal any wiring or devices. These days, most building displays will be recessed into the wall to blend into the décor and provide a more professional look. Electrical sources and network cabling are also easy to find, which makes the installation process very straightforward.

Elevator cabins, on the other hand, present a unique set of challenges. It’s why you should use a small Android device or a System-on-Chip display with the media player built into the screen.

Whether in an elevator hall or elevator cabin, elevator digital signage offers a unique way to communicate with passengers. This can be done in a cost-effective and versatile manner by using elevator digital signage systems like QL.

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In short, elevator digital signage is a great way to communicate with passengers. It’s easy to use and can be customized to your specific needs. If you want more information about how our products can benefit your facility, contact us today!

The ball handler initiates action with a pass, moves to the corner, comes off a screen into the lane and sprints up the middle toward the top off a pair of screens for an open shot.

The constant action, passing and screening in this play makes it almost impossible to defend provided you have a confident shooter who has the ability to catch and shoot in rhythm. This play generates an open top-of-the-key look.

2 passes to 1, then 2 relocates to the ball-side corner. 1 passes to 4 at the top [1]. After passing to 4, 1 moves lower and screens for 2. 2 curls around the screen into the middle of the lane. 1 now relocates to the left wing and receives a pass back from 4 [2]. After making the pass, 4 joins 5 in moving just below the free-throw line to set a double screen for 2. 2 runs through this “Elevator” look by splitting the screeners. 4 and 5 close the opening once 2 passes through the area to trap the defender. 1 passes to 2 for the open jump shot [3].

The cut by 2 toward the hoop is important to draw defensive attention in that direction, so the double screen can trap the defender low rather than allowing him to remain closer to the perimeter.

If your community has decided to take the plunge and invest in digital notice boards, you made the right decision. Elevator screens share information with owners and residents in a fast, interactive, and practical way.

However, with so many elevator screens available, it might seem challenging to determine which one would work best for your building. There are three kinds of elevator screens on the market, and we are going to give you a closer look at them all.

Digital picture frames with USB plug-ins used to be the most modern and efficient way to share information. Still, with how fast technology is moving and shaking, they are quickly becoming an inconvenience. With USB plug-ins, you must wait for the elevator to move up and down to plug in the USB, but you also must wait for it to upload and repeat the same process for every single elevator in the building.

Network screens connected by a cable (known as a “travelling cable”) give managers the ability to control content shared through the internet. It sounds good, but the problem is that it requires a high IT and infrastructure expense that your board may not be willing to spend. If the cables fail (and they likely will, eventually), you must re-open the walls and feed in new travelling lines. Who wants the hassle of that?

Instead of requiring someone to plug in a USB  to update the screen system (and having to update each elevator screen individually), or using networked screens connected to a cable (and incurring astronomical costs to do so), why not enjoy a more streamlined solution? Our elevator screens are wireless, cloud-based systems that offer remote updating and notice sharing access from a mobile, a desktop or a tablet. Our software is cutting-edge, easy to use, and gives you control.

The Surface Mount series continues to serve condos where existing elevators cannot handle a built-in model. If elevators are older, or any other case where an elevator can not contain a flush to the surface screen, this is your best option.

Available at either 13, 15, and 17-inches, you are sure to find the right size for your condo elevator. We mount the screens at eye level, inside or outside the elevator, so your owners and residents can easily read notices and relevant content. Our sleek and modern touch screen allows residents to gather the latest information quickly.

The screens are loaded with the latest software (your choice of Android or Linux), and they come in various sizes; our Surface Mount series would be right at home in your condo, HOA, co-op, hotel, strata, or apartment building.

Our Angle Mount series is an elevator wall mount encased in stainless steel. It is best suited to serve communities with marble or granite walls, as it sits high and at an angle above the elevator doors or in the corner of an elevator.

The Angle Mount series also comes pre-loaded with your choice of Android or Linux software. It comes at 21.5-inches or a special order size (available by request). Cutting-edge communication is at your fingertips with this elegant and practical solution to your elevator screen needs.

If your community is looking to enter a new communication era, this is your best bet. Embarking on renovations or remodels is exciting, but why not take things up a notch and consider installing our Flush Mount series in your elevators.

This series is designed for modern elevators and is a puzzle fit for a new elevator surface. Entirely customizable, your board has complete control over what size screen will fit best in your elevators. That means whether you prefer a standard 15 or 17-inch elevator screen or something more significant, we can accommodate you.

Perhaps your board is interested in having MaxTV elevator screens installed in your community, and we want you to know that we are here to help. Our screens and our software will improve communication and engagement in your community.

The transition between old-school bulletin boards and new-school technology can seem rough, but we assure you that our team has all the tools required to set you up for success. Our screens are bright, engaging, and interactive, and our software will streamline the way you communicate with your residents.

The dynamic geometric design of circles and spheres in the elevator doors" grillwork was described by architect Louis Sullivan as stylized interpretations of seeds-a fitting motif for his Chicago Stock Exchange building. A row of grain-like plants seems to sprout from the top of the screen. Sullivan"s abstract vegetal ornamentation appearing on various elements was derived from the geometric and abstract flat-patterning of Near and Middle Eastern decoration and promoted by British design theorist Owen Jones (1809-1874).

Louis Sullivan had famously declared, "…FORM EVER FOLLOWS FUNCTION, that is the law-a universal truth." Rather than concealing the elevators" mechanical works and shaft, Sullivan revealed them through his design of an openwork elevator cage.