How to do the drill
- Attackers start spread out, defender between them and the hoop.
- The ball handler attacks space; pass when the defender closes the path.
- Pause after the play: what did the defender leave open?
Dosage and rest
6 possessions then rotate; 2 rounds with 60 s rest.
Common error and correction
A predetermined pass: read the defender first.
Make it easier
The defender only walks.
Next challenge
Add a recovering defender for 2-on-2.
Use a safe space and age-appropriate supervision. Stop if pain or dizziness occurs and tell an adult or coach.
An educational adaptation. Sets, duration and sequence are editorial suggestions informed by the cited sources, not an individual prescription or a named coach’s exact programme. A coach adjusts for experience, maturity and total load.