I have gone through the motion offense book a few times and have since questions. I will be implementing this for a 4th grade team that, last year, had very little movement on offense. Also, we will see a lot of zone this year, so I may use the short corner.

1) when using spots to teach spoof spacing, should there only be 5, or does it make sense to have additional with some rules (fill short corner on ball side)?

2) when using a rule like, don't stand still for more than 2 seconds, how do players move? I understand if you have rules like (a) pass then basket cut and (b) fill the spots closest to the ball, but what are other players doing to not stand still for more than 2 seconds?

I'll probably have more questions after this, but these are a good start.

Thanks,
Patrick

1) I don't usually use spots to teach except for certain drills or beginning of the season. But when I do I use 5 spots. I know some coaches use spots for every place they want players to go.

I focus more one spacing and not spots. And give players a lot of freedom.

2) Lots of things players can do when don't have the ball. But the main things it to keep spacing and get open so the ball can move. And players will have to interpret. Spacing is most important thing to always emphasize. The rest evolves for both players and coaches in time.

Away from ball players might simply fill to create a good passing option if the player ahead of them cut to basket. The might flash cut into the post if there is space and defender turns their head. They might screen away or flare screen on weakside. The might cut to open space as the ball is dribbled into the lane.

I don't think you need to a stop watch out there and blow the whistle if you see a kids standing for more than two seconds. Using a rule like that is just a way to let kids know you want them moving.

I usually focus more on players one pass away doing something to get open (face cut, screen away, pop out, etc). And then after you pass, don't stand... do something (cut or screen).

Keep things simple and emphasize spacing and ball movement until they get a good shot.