Give & Go

Skill drill

Learn the most basic two-player play: pass and cut to the basket.

8 min with a passer Half court · dual
PassingTeamworkU10U12U14
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Setup

Player at the wing, a passer (coach or teammate) at the top of the key.

Steps

  1. 1Pass to the top, then cut hard to the rim.
  2. 2Show a target hand as you cut.
  3. 3Catch the return pass and finish a layup.
  4. 4Rotate and repeat on both sides.

Coaching points

  • Cut immediately after you pass.
  • Change speed to lose your defender.
  • Give a target hand for the return.

Why kids love it

Kids feel like they ran a real 'play' — and it teaches that passing leads to easy baskets.

Variations

Harder

Add a defender on the cutter.