Cutting and Spacing: dribble tag to drive and kick

Setup: This drill can be done with 3 to 5 players. One offensive player starts at the elbow with the ball. The other players are spaced in a loose circle around the lane, outside the paint. How it works: The player with the ball begins dribbling in any direction. The surrounding players must move in that same direction to avoid being tagged — if the ball handler drives right, everyone moves right; if they drive left, everyone moves left. Players must stay active and read the movement of the dribbler. After 5 to 10 seconds, the ball handler picks up the ball and slaps it. At that signal, all players must sprint outside the three-point line and continue the drill with multiple drive-and-kick actions, maintaining the same read-and-react movement principles. Focus points: Reading and reacting to the ball handler’s movement Maintaining proper spacing and timing Quick decision-making in drive-and-kick sequences Awareness of teammates’ positioning