Roles & Build Types

Secondary Ball Handler

nouncommunity / basketball term

A second creator who can relieve pressure and run offense when the primary handler is denied.

The secondary handler often attacks closeouts, brings the ball up against traps, and keeps the offense functional when the main guard is tired or covered.

Used in a sentence

“Let the secondary ball handler initiate after the trap.”

Also written secondary BH

Related

Community slang changes over time and can mean different things in different game editions, modes and groups.

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