Call and Response Drill

Instructions

1. 1P2 cuts upward to the right while P1 holds the ball at the left side
2. 2P1 passes to P2 arriving at the upper position after calling for the ball
3. 3P3 drives forward toward the center calling for the next pass
4. 4P2 delivers the ball to P3 in the middle of the court
5. 5P4 pushes forward toward goal and receives the pass from P3
6. 6P4 finishes with a jump shot on goal

Coaching Points

• Call loudly and clearly before moving — your teammate must hear you
• Give a specific position call: 'Open left wing' not just 'Open'
• Make eye contact with the passer before cutting
• Move as soon as you call — don't wait for acknowledgment
• The receiver calls, the passer decides — respect that split of responsibility

Common Mistakes

• Players call too quietly for teammates to hear in a noisy gym
• Calling after moving instead of before, which removes the communication benefit
• Using vague calls like 'here' instead of specific position calls like 'open left wing'
• Passer ignores the call and passes to whoever they prefer regardless
• Players stop communicating once they are tired or under pressure