Spacing

hello my name is Kevin. I am a basketball coach from the Netherlands. i coach a team of 12-14 year old kids and i have a big problem trying to learn them how they should move with and without the ball. they are just running and running and i dont really know how to get them to move smart. do you have some tips ?

I'm not sure what offense you are running... but spacing is always important... put down some Xs on the floor with tape and run your offense... tell them - that is the general area for you to go do after your cut. (not exactly to a spot since a defender might be there - but to an area that is open.
Break your offense down to a series of cuts and run drills to emphasize them... do this until they get idea of what to do and how to do it.

Ken

Here are some drills that really help with offensive spacing.

Basic spacing drill:
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/d ... drill.html

Advanced spacing drill:
http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/d ... drill.html

Also, keep it simple... pass to the open person and cut to the open spot. Basketball really is simple. There is no right or wrong cut when it comes to motion offense. If your cut or screen doesn't work, try something else. They key is to keep moving and keep spacing (which can be taught).