Advanced 'See the Court' Drill
In the See The Court drill, we covered the basics of penetration reaction. Utilizing the push/pull system allows you to keep good spacing and give your driver numerous passing options.
This advanced version of the drill adds a defensive component and is a great progression once players are comfortable with push/pull.
Purpose of the Drill
This drill addresses the same spacing and court vision goals that the Basic 'See the Court' Drill does, but it adds some demands that require players to react to more game-like triggers and to read defenders. Therefore, it is best used with middle school levels and up. Make sure to use the Basic 'See the Court' Drill first. Otherwise, you may not understand some of the concepts in the drill.
Instructions
- The coach stands just in front of the basket and throws to any player at the three-point arc. That player immediately drives toward the hoop. In our example, we use the 'Drive From the Wing' scenario. The other 4 players execute their 'push/pull' penetration reaction.
- The coach moves out to defend on Player 3, who passes to any player on the three-point arc. To stay away from consecutive drives, player 2 throws a '1 more' pass to player 1.
- On player 1's drive, the coach slides out to the corner to take away a corner kick. Since the rim is undefended, 1 scores at the basket.
Progressions:
- As the player drives, the coach shouts out a player's name. The player has to stop and throw a pass to who ever the coach designates. In our example, the coach shouts out Player 2's name.
Optional: If the coach wants to get more specific. He can also choose what type of pivot or type of pass they want the dribble penetrator to use. For example, on every pass, they have to do a reverse pivot and throw a chest pass.
- If the coach adds the word, "Hot," to the player's name, then that player will shoot a jumper on the catch. This is a great way to practice shooting off the '1 more' pass.
In the diagram to the right, if Player 1's name was Bob, he would yell "Bob Hot."
Points of Emphasis:
- Passes should be crisp and well-placed so that the players on the perimeter could catch and shoot with minimal adjustment.
- Players should assume position on both sides of the court. Adjustments are ideal after a lay-in or a perimeter shot.
- The other 4 players without the ball must be ready to move as soon as the drive starts.
- Stress that players throw game like passes. If they are throwing a skip, it should be above the head. Passes should be thrown with the outside hand. If a player is pivoting to pass, they should pivot away from the defense so that their body would be between the defender and the ball.
Motivation/Teaching Tips:
- Challenge players so that they have to perform a range of pivots and passing types and angles.
- Praise players for well-executed, advanced techniques.
- Insist on game-like speed and intensity.
- Passes should be crisp and well-placed so that the players on the perimeter could catch and shoot with minimal adjustment.
- Players should assume position on both sides of the court. Adjustments are ideal after a lay-in or a perimeter shot.
- The other 4 players without the ball must be ready to move as soon as the drive starts.
- Stress that players throw game like passes. If they are throwing a skip, it should be above the head. Passes should be thrown with the outside hand. If a player is pivoting to pass, they should pivot away from the defense so that their body would be between the defender and the ball.
Motivation/Teaching Tips:
- Challenge players so that they have to perform a range of pivots and passing types and angles.
- Praise players for well-executed, advanced techniques.
- Insist on game-like speed and intensity.
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