Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning
Defenders guarding a player two passes from the ball sink into the driving gap with one foot in the lane, ready to help on a drive before recovering out to their own man on the catch.
Defense
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball
min
Coaching focus: Individual Defense
Individual defense is built on stance, footwork, and effort before scheme. Drill the fundamentals — stance, slides, closeouts — until they hold up at full speed and under fatigue.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning drill?
Defenders guarding a player two passes from the ball sink into the driving gap with one foot in the lane, ready to help on a drive before recovering out to their own man on the catch. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball.
Q2What age group is the Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning drill for?
Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning 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.
Q3How long should the Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning run?
Run Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Two-Pass-Away Gap Positioning?
You'll need: ball.
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