Line Communication Drill

Instructions

1. 1P1 passes forward to P3 in the upper line, then cuts diagonally toward center
2. 2P3 returns the ball to P1 who has moved to a middle position
3. 3P2 drops into the lower channel while P1 sends the ball ahead to P5
4. 4P2 passes across to P4 in the lower line, then drives diagonally forward toward center
5. 5P4 returns the ball to P2 who feeds it on to P6 at the far station
6. 6P6 drives forward toward goal and finishes with a jump shot

Coaching Points

• Alternate calling 'top' or 'cut' to give the passer a clear decision
• Diagonal cuts must be sharp — jog-cuts are easy to defend
• The receiver in the second line must be stationary and ready before the pass arrives
• Maintain consistent spacing between stations throughout the sequence
• The final shot should come without extra dribbles — take it in stride

Common Mistakes

• Diagonal cuts are too shallow — players jog instead of making sharp, decisive movements
• The receiver in the second line is still moving when the pass arrives
• Players call 'go' or 'cut' but do not time the call with the actual movement
• Spacing between stations collapses as players drift toward the ball
• The final player takes extra dribbles instead of shooting in stride