Isolation Clear Out

Instructions

1. 1All four wings and backs simultaneously clear to sidelines
2. 2Pivot moves away to far side to prevent double team
3. 3CB holds ball at top of circle, isolated with space
4. 4Complete spacing prevents defensive help
5. 5CB uses 1v1 advantage to drive or create shot
6. 6If help defense arrives, CB passes out
7. 7Aggressive isolation exploit vs passive defense

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