Scram Switch

Skill drill

Fix a mismatch after a switch — a guard and big trade the post player back (a 'scram' switch).

12 min groups of 4 Half court · dual
DefenseTeamworkU14U16
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Setup

After a switch, a small defender is stuck on a bigger post player near the block.

Steps

  1. 1Recognise the mismatch: a small guarding a big on the block.
  2. 2A nearby big 'scrams' — sprints over to switch onto the post.
  3. 3The guard takes the big's original player.
  4. 4Front or wall the post before the entry pass arrives.

Coaching points

  • Scram early, before the ball goes inside.
  • Communicate loudly — 'Scram! Switch it back!'
  • Get across the mismatch before the catch.

Why kids love it

An advanced team concept that turns a broken switch into a solved problem.

Variations

Easier

Set up the mismatch statically and rehearse the scram.