Anticipation Drill - Read Pass Intention

Instructions

1. 1Read passer body position and shoulder orientation
2. 2Anticipate receiver movement patterns before pass is thrown
3. 3React to passer setup - move to cut off passing lanes
4. 4Footwork critical - position first, then extend for interception
5. 5Practice with three passing options rotating per repetition

Coaching Points

• Watch the passer's hips and non-throwing shoulder — they open toward the intended target a full beat before release
• Position your feet to cut the lane before reaching — a lunge without footwork gives up the next pass
• Do not read the ball, read the body; the ball arrives after the tell is already gone
• Rotate which receiver is open each repetition so the interceptor cannot pre-commit
• Reward correct anticipation even when the interception fails — the read matters more than the result at this stage