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Team play / 10 MINUTES

Drive and give a passing window

Improve off-ball relocation and spacing so ball-handlers have an open target when penetration collapses the defense.

ON THE FLOOR

Half court · attack ↑
Drive and give a passing window — drill diagramThe middle-drive example moves 2 back to a kick-out window and 3 toward weak-side space, against three defenders. Players read the live defense; the baseline-drive reaction is described in the instructions.Middle drive · slide to sight123XXX
The middle-drive example moves 2 back to a kick-out window and 3 toward weak-side space, against three defenders. Players read the live defense; the baseline-drive reaction is described in the instructions.
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Motion is off with your reduced-motion preference. The setup and action paths show the rep.

Players

6 to 9 players

Equipment

1 basketball, 3 pinnies

Space

Half court

Set it up

Three offensive players line up at the point and both wings. Three defensive players match up in active half-court defense.

Run the activity

  1. The point guard initiates with a controlled drive toward the middle of the key.
  2. If the drive goes middle, the strong-side wing slides backward to create a clear kick-out window while the weak-side wing cuts to open space.
  3. If the drive goes baseline, the ball-side teammate clears to the perimeter and the opposite wing drops into the corner for a catch-and-shoot look.
  4. Players play live until a score, foul, or stop, emphasizing natural reads rather than forced passes.
ONE CUE TO SAY OUT LOUD

“When they drive, slide to sight”

Watch for this

Teammates stand frozen watching the driver instead of shifting to show open hands in passing windows.

Make it easier

Defenders must touch the baseline before recovering to shooters, giving attackers extra time to read the opening.

Add a challenge

The driver is not allowed to shoot and must kick out to a relocated teammate who has two dribbles maximum.