Passing / 8 MINUTES
Show in a zone window
Teach receivers to relocate into open passing lanes between zone defenders instead of hiding behind them.
ON THE FLOOR
Half court · attack ↑Motion is off with your reduced-motion preference. The setup and action paths show the rep.
6 to 9 players (groups of 6)
1 basketball per group, Pinnies to distinguish offense and defense
Half court inside the 3-point line
Set it up
Set 3 defenders in a triangle zone inside the key. Position 1 offensive passer on the wing and 2 offensive receivers flashing between the defenders.
Run the activity
- The wing passer holds the ball while the two receivers flash into open spaces between the zone defenders without standing still.
- Receivers show hands and call for the ball in the open passing window; defenders use active hands but do not leave their zone areas.
- The passer delivers a firm chest or bounce pass to the open player, who catches, pivots, and returns the ball to the wing to reset.
“Find the gap, show your hands”
Watch for this
Standing directly behind a defender instead of stepping two feet into the open space between them.
Make it easier
Instruct defenders to keep their hands down and remain stationary to make the passing windows obvious.
Add a challenge
Add a third receiver and allow the defense to contest passes with full active hands and deflection attempts.