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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
You'll need: ball, hoop.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Post Double-Team Read into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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