Give and Go 2v2

Instructions

1. 1A1 passes down to A2 on the lower side to initiate the give-and-go
2. 2A1 immediately accelerates on a long diagonal cut toward the goal area
3. 3A2 times the return pass to A1 arriving near the shooting zone
4. 4A1 receives in stride and fires a jump shot on goal

Coaching Points

• Pass and immediately accelerate — the timing window closes fast
• Cut toward the inside of the defender, not straight at goal
• The passer reads the defender's momentum before delivering the return pass
• Receive the return pass in stride — do not slow down to catch
• Shoot before the second defender can recover — don't take an extra touch

Common Mistakes

• Passer waits too long after the pass before starting the cut
• The cut goes straight at the goal instead of angling inside the defender
• Return pass is delivered behind the cutter, forcing them to slow down
• The cutter slows down to catch the ball instead of receiving in stride
• Defender easily reads the give-and-go because the cut is telegraphed