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…defender with their arm to release a “scoop” shot, which would be unlikely to be successful if there were a second defender nearby. The coach could design an activity that has a second defender, without telling the players. If the offensive player attempts again to use the move and is…

When the offensive player drives baseline, they may come from behind the backboard. Here the reverse lay-up is shot with the back to the baseline and releasing the ball above their head. When the offensive player drives in front of the basket, the reverse lay-up may be shot with back…

…it may allow defenders to intercept it. The position of the defender’s head is often important as it will affect the defender’s balance. In defending a ball screen, the screener’s defender may move into the path of the dribbler. Whether this is simply a “show” or a double team, the…

…use a variety of moves such as: Hesitation Dribble: stopping and then starting again Punch Dribble: pushing forward and then retreating if the defender is able to defend the drive Crossover Dribble: changing direction using a variety of crossover dribbles (in front and behind) Fake Crossover: moving as if to…

…that the shot will be short of the basket. Players may also use a step back move to put the defender at a disadvantage. As they land on their back foot they keep the dribble alive, but lift their shoulders and head, as if they are stopping. If the defender…

…they can see behind them, before stepping. A reverse spin is often a cue for defenders to trap (“double team”) and the offensive player needs to see whether or not that is happening. As the player takes their reverse pivot, they pull the ball across their body in one motion,…

The player steps toward their target and throws the pass across their body, twisting their body so that their chest faces the target as the ball is released. Young players will often start a long pass at their hip and their hand underneath the ball and then throw it…

…catch works well when the post player is using their upper body to “seal” a defender and moving their hands too early would allow the defender to move to intercept the pass. A general guide for the passer is to pass away from the defender’s head as this will minimise…

…the passer so that they get to understand the concept that “good passers make good shooters” Shooting without defence – both shooting and passing technique will be better if there is a defensive presence. The defender may be relatively passive at times but them being there will assist with technique….

…cut to one side. They receive a pass and then the passer cuts to the basket, and does a “turn out” cut to the other side. The coach can designate whether to use a forward or reverse pivot. Defence (either passive or aggressive) can be added to make the cuts…

2 performs a “horizontal” cut from one side of the court to the other side. On catching the ball, players need to be able to reverse pivot in order to face the basket. The player can then attack to either side. An attack to the baseline side must attack the…

…pass to the player that is not being denied and then run to receive a hand-off. x1 is not in position to defend the hand off, as they were denying the pass on the other side of the court. If the defenders are playing a full court zone defence, 1…