Secondary Break - Second Wave Attack

Instructions

1. 1CB outlets to PV; LB and RB sprint wide as the first wave.
2. 2S1 and S2 trail at controlled pace as the second wave support.
3. 3PV advances center and delivers to RB on the right wing.
4. 4RB drives deep and takes a jump shot to test the defense (first wave).
5. 5S1 pushes forward into the scoring zone for the follow-up opportunity.
6. 6PV passes to S1; S1 finishes with a standing shot if the first wave misses.

Coaching Points

• Call 'second wave' as you cross half court so the primary players hear support coming
• S1 and S2 position left and right of center — never behind the primary shooters
• Rebound positioning starts before the shot, not after — read the shooter's body angle
• If the defense sets a second line, the second wave attacks the gaps between defenders
• Primary break players must commit fully — partial attacks invite an easy block

Common Mistakes

• Second wave players arriving behind the primary shooters instead of to the sides
• Primary break players pulling up and not committing fully, giving the defense an easy block
• Second wave not calling out their arrival, leaving primary players unaware of support
• Not reading the shooter's body angle for rebound positioning before the shot
• Second wave arriving too early and blending into the first wave instead of providing depth