Post Double-Team Read
A post player catches deep against a live double-team and must locate the open skip-pass read to the far corner before the second defender fully arrives.
Basketball IQ
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop
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Coaching focus: Basketball IQ & Reads
IQ and decision-making drills put players in live, small-sided situations where they have to read a defender and choose correctly — the muscle memory of good decisions, not just good mechanics.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How do you run the Post Double-Team Read drill?
- A post player catches deep against a live double-team and must locate the open skip-pass read to the far corner before the second defender fully arrives. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop.
- What age group is the Post Double-Team Read drill for?
- Post Double-Team Read works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
- How long should the Post Double-Team Read run?
- Run Post Double-Team Read for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
- What equipment do I need for Post Double-Team Read?
- You'll need: ball, hoop.
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