1 passes to 2 on the right wing.
Set up a simple passing space
Use pairs or small groups and one ball per group. Keep groups far enough apart that a missed pass does not cut through another group.
Pass, move, show your hands
The passer moves to a different spot after releasing the ball. The receiver finds the new target and returns the pass. Encourage control before speed.
Make the challenge fit
Shorten the distance or slow the movement when the passes become hurried. To build on it, add a third player and ask the passer to move into an unoccupied space.
Correct the first unclear moment
In pairs, one player passes and moves to a nearby open spot. The receiver waits until they can see the new target and returns a controlled pass. If a player runs before controlling the catch, slow the activity. If the passer moves into another group, clarify the working area and rehearse without a pass. The five-player diagram illustrates the related pass-and-cut idea; it is not the required setup for this partner drill.
Questions a coach might ask
Do I need a basket?
Not for the basic partner passing activity. Choose clear space and comfortable passing distances.
When should I add a defender?
Add a manageable decision when players can catch, move, and show a target without losing their spacing. Reduce the challenge if the activity becomes hurried.
Keep learning
For official development guidance, see USA Basketball’s Youth Basketball Guidelines. For another example of movement after a pass, see the Jr. NBA Post Pass and Cut Drill. These are further-reading resources; they have not reviewed or endorsed this HoopSketch example.
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