Transition / 8 MINUTES

Rebound, outlet, fill lanes

Rehearse clean defensive rebounding, a quick chin-level pivot, and immediate lane filling without crossing running paths.

ON THE FLOOR

Full court · attack →

One example at a teaching pace.

The example starts after 1 secures the rebound: outlet to guard 2, wide lanes for 3 and 4, 5 trails, and 1 stays available as safety. All five advance without crossing lanes.

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Motion is off with your reduced-motion preference. The setup and action paths show the rep.

Players

5 to 10 players

Equipment

1 basketball, 4 cones

Space

Full court

Set it up

Place cones along sideline lanes at midcourt. Five players take defensive shell positions around one key. Coach holds the ball at the free-throw line.

Run the activity

Start at walking pace. The coach shoots; players locate an imaginary opponent and one player secures the rebound on balance.
The rebounder pivots to a visible guard and makes a short outlet pass. Never throw without seeing the receiver.
Two teammates fill separate wide lanes. The guard advances through the middle, and the remaining players become the trailer and safety outlet. Keep eyes up and avoid crossing lanes.
Move from backcourt to frontcourt with short passes and a controlled finish. Reset and rotate the rebounding and outlet roles; increase pace only when spacing stays clear.

ONE CUE TO SAY OUT LOUD

“Secure, pivot wide, fill the line”

Watch for this

Players cross over into each other's running lanes instead of sprinting straight down their assigned sideline.

Make it easier

Walk through the positions with a coach toss rather than a live rebound bounce.

Add a challenge

Add two token defenders at midcourt who try to deflect the advance passes without fouling.