Isolation Clear Out

Instructions

1. 1LW, LB, RB, and RW sprint to clear out toward the sidelines simultaneously
2. 2PV clears to the far side of the court to eliminate any double-team option
3. 3CB holds the ball at the top of the arc, now isolated 1v1 with maximum space
4. 4CB reads D-CB's stance and attacks the weaker side with a controlled drive
5. 5CB penetrates toward the 6m line, exploiting the cleared-out space
6. 6CB finishes with a bounce shot from close range before help defense can recover

Coaching Points

• Clear players must sprint to the sideline boundary — half-clearing still allows help defense
• CB must commit to the drive or the shot within two seconds; hesitation invites the defender to recover
• Scan the defense immediately — if D-CB cheats deep, CB pulls up for the long-range shot
• If help comes, the closest cleared player crashes back in to receive the kick-out pass
• PV clears to the opposite side, not behind CB — staying close defeats the purpose of the isolation

Common Mistakes

• Clear players jog to the sideline instead of sprinting, leaving help defenders in range
• CB hesitates with the ball instead of attacking within two seconds of the isolation
• PV clears behind CB instead of to the opposite side, clogging the driving lane
• CB always drives the same direction instead of reading D-CB's stance and exploiting the weak side
• Cleared players do not stay alert for the kick-out pass when help defense collapses on CB