Basketball Offense

Dribble Penetration & Kick Out

Basketball drill for offense training sessions

Guards practise attacking the paint and finding open shooters when defence collapses.

20 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Half courtSpace needed
BasketballsEquipment

What This Drill Improves

This basketball drill is best for intermediate players who need focused work on offense. It works well with 8 players and can be adjusted by changing the space, pressure, or scoring rules.

Setup

Ball handler at top. 4 shooters spread at corners and wings. 2 defenders.

Instructions

  1. Ball handler attacks downhill from the top.
  2. Help defender collapses — ball handler kicks out to open shooter.
  3. Shooter catches and shoots in rhythm.
  4. Rotate: shooter becomes next ball handler.

Coaching Points

✓ Attack off two feet — don't drift.
✓ Kick-out pass before help closes you out.
✓ Shooter: feet already pointed to the basket before catch.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

  • Players losing focus on the main coaching point.
  • The drill area being too large or too small for the group.
  • Progressing the drill before the basic pattern is clean.

Progressions: Make It Harder

→ Add 3rd defender.
→ Ball handler must score or find open shot within 6 sec.
→ Full 5v5 live.

Regressions: Make It Easier

Start without defenders, then add pressure once the movement pattern is clear.
Allow extra touches until players understand the timing.

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