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Basic 'See the Court' Drill
Purpose of the Drill
This drill is multi-dimensional. It has two main purposes. First, it teaches drivers to see passing options and second, it teaches players to spread out for good spacing. It also provides practice in catching ready to shoot. The drill also requires some players to move on every pass, instilling a good basic habit.
Instructions
- Position five players spaced out evenly around the three-point line. A coach with a ball stands near the baseline on one side of the backboard.
The drill begins with the coach passing to any of the players on the three-point line. Whoever catches it immediately drives toward the hoop as if for a lay-in.
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- The driver then passes to any of the players on the three-point line.
In this example, the baseline player on the same side of the ball (Player 5) fills the vacated spot on the wing.
The passer fills the empty spot on the baseline.
Rule: The player who passes the ball needs to fill a vacated spot along the perimeter. He needs to be 10 to 12 feet
away from the person closest to them. This helps the players understand the spacing concept.
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- Next, the player who caught the ball (Player 4) drives to the basket.
The driver then passes the ball to another player on the perimeter.
In this example, the wing player on the same side of the ball (Player2) fills the vacated spot on the baseline.
The passer (Player 4) fills the spot on the wing.
- This action continues until the coach yells "Shot" to signal the driver to continue in for a lay-in instead of passing.
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If two players go the same area,
you should stop the drill and point out to the players that they are bunching together. Explain to them that they need to communicate
to each other who is going to fill the spot. Make sure that they understand when they get close together, it makes it much easier for
the defense to guard them. If they're standing right next to each other, it only takes one defender to guard both of them.
On every catch, the players need to jump to the ball and catch in a triple threat position.
By jumping to the ball, it teaches them to beat the defender to the ball. By getting in a triple threat position as quick as
possible, it teaches them to be ready to shoot or drive
if they see an opportunity to dribble penetrate. As a result, you have less turnovers
from fewer stolen passes and more points from being ready to
attack.
Progressions:
- Pass until the coach yells, “shot.”
- Alternate hands on every other drive. First time, drive to the right with the right hand. Second time, drive left with the left hand or vice-versa.
- Tell the players to pass the ball a certain number of times and take a shot. This progression would be continuous WITHOUT the coach yelling, “shot.” For example, pass the ball 3 times, and a take a shot. If you want to ensure that everybody takes a shot, you could say that each player needs to take a shot before one player takes a second shot.
- Coach sets a time parameter as well. For example, see how many lay ups they can make in 2 minutes. They can shoot a lay up after 4 passes. Each player has to take a shot before any player can take their second shot. Each player must take their second shot before any player takes their third shot and so on.
- Instead of shooting lay ups, shoot jump shots.
Points of Emphasis:
- Players at the three-point arc need to be at least ten feet away from other players.
- Catch the ball in triple threat.
- Jump to the ball.
- Be ready to move.
- The fast-break prevent spot at the top of the key should never remain vacant.
- Praise players for making passes that show great court vision.
- Encourage players to make crisp, accurate passes.
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Comments
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Chris says:
12/20/2007 at 6:27:21 AM
Great work . Keep it up. it really helps with the young players and in variations on old themes.
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Chris Rodriguez says:
12/20/2007 at 6:54:21 AM
I was just pointing out how they bunch up at our last practice. I will use this drill at our next practice.
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Don Sherwood says:
12/20/2007 at 8:32:55 AM
I will give this drill a shot. It looks effective, I just wish I could get my kids to think about this stuff while there are palying.
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Randy Sullivan says:
12/20/2007 at 8:39:57 AM
I have been trying to get the spacing thing into my 9th graders head. This will help. Thanks.
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Matthew says:
12/20/2007 at 9:08:28 AM
I will try this at my next practice it looks very effective. I'm always telling my 6TH graders to do this (space between each other).
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peter marino says:
12/20/2007 at 8:02:35 PM
thank you.
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joepaul says:
12/21/2007 at 3:24:21 AM
its look very effective
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Carl Odom says:
12/21/2007 at 11:46:59 AM
Can't believe the timing of this. I will try it out during the next practice. Simple, but looks oh- so effective, and I was screaming last night about how to get the spacing concept through their heads- Unfortunately, these are older players- in high school, but with a youthful basketball mentality, as most of my players have never played much in their life. It's been a very upsetting year, when you're trying to compete in high school, yet it appears that you've got over grown and over aged 6th graders. Anyway, I have tried dozens of things, and it hasn't worked too well at this point. I'll let you know how this goes, and Thanks again. Sincerely, Coach Odom
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eva says:
12/22/2007 at 8:10:48 AM
Thanx..
itz a veeerrryy helpful website n the issues r really very effective.
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JJ says:
12/24/2007 at 3:30:44 PM
I will definitely use this w/ my 6th graders!
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coach steve bond says:
12/25/2007 at 3:14:25 PM
Excellent drill. This drill has to improve a teams spacing just by the way it forces the team to implement it. Helping the players to understand what the drills intention is allows them to make it second nature.
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Media says:
12/27/2007 at 1:45:35 AM
thank its very helpful. its can be a great drill if use shooting to end the drill, excellent
Terima kasih
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Bren Eireann says:
12/27/2007 at 3:43:08 PM
Thanks a lot - this looks effective, I will use it on our ypunger players to prevent cluttering.
Keep up the great work.
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Ali says:
12/30/2007 at 6:42:43 AM
Arigatou,good drill
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bryan patterson says:
1/12/2008 at 8:06:44 PM
Looks like a very effective drill, I will try it this week at practice. I'm a first year youth coach of 6-8 year olds and it's very tough to keep their attention. I imagine you could do this drill with 7 players as well since the smaller kids take up less space anyways.
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John Wormald says:
1/21/2008 at 4:10:07 AM
Just a thought. when the player replaces into the vacant position, would running a small "V" line encourges the player to not move in straight lines which later makes them harder to guard. You may encourage the player to put one foot inside the key before relocating to the new spot. Thoughts?
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jayen cruz says:
1/24/2008 at 8:00:38 PM
good drill, teaches players a lot about spacing and discipline in rotating the ball...
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Jeff says:
1/25/2008 at 2:09:16 PM
John,
Running a V line when filling the spot wouldn't hurt. The key emphasis for this particular drill is to simply fill the "open" spot and maintain good spacing. This drill is nice because it gets players in the habit of filling that "open" space and keeping things spread out.
As long as teaching the V line doesn't detract from the key emphasis of the drill, you can certainly work that in. The V is especially useful if you play against a team that is overplaying. This can allow you to get open against pressure. You either V and get your player on your hip for the pass. Or cut straight out and back door against pressure. Generally speaking, I think straight lines are fine. It simply depends on where the defense is positioned. Reading the defense is more important (whether you move in a straight line to the open spot or use a V cut to get open).
Best,
Jeff Haefner
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duwe jeremy says:
2/5/2008 at 6:44:39 AM
I appreciate the drills given and hope to get more from you,thanks big
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Janne Thakenel nolons says:
4/12/2008 at 6:59:38 PM
What exactly is a triple threat? I've looked everywhere and I can't figure it out!
(I need it for school)
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Joe Haefner (Co-Founder of Breakthrough Basketball) says:
4/14/2008 at 8:13:24 AM
Hi Janne,
The "Triple Threat" is commonly referred to as the threat to shoot, dribble, or pass. To have the ball in triple threat position means that a player can pull the ball up into a shot, throw a pass, or dribble the basketball.
The player has the ball placed in the shooting pocket. Right-handed players have the shooting pocket slightly above their right hip and in front of them. The opposite holds true for left-handed players.
We have a slightly different theory on how we like to teach our players to use the "triple threat." If you are interested in that, you can visit this link on our website: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/individual_offense.html
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Janne says:
4/14/2008 at 3:09:14 PM
Thanks
That's very useful!!!
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julius says:
4/27/2008 at 1:08:38 AM
Thank you so much....
It really helps to my offence play..I will use it constantly..well done..
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jay of usc says:
5/6/2008 at 9:24:12 PM
great plan! I really appreciated the way you plan for spacing drill. It really helps the small basketers to work on the open man to take an open shoot. I hope you will continue giving us some drills. Thanks and more power.
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