LB Penetration and Kick-Out
The left back drives explosively into the defensive gap, drawing two defenders before kicking out to the open center back for a jump shot. Develops penetration skill and quick decision-making under pressure.
12 min
4-8 players
Advanced0.00s / 3.00s
Instructions
- 1LB grips ball with confident intention to drive
- 2CB reads LB penetration and moves to open space
- 3LB uses explosive first step to create separation
- 4LB maintains ball security while penetrating
- 5LB must pass before defense fully closes down
- 6CB must be ready for immediate jump shot
Coaching Points
- Explode on the first step — hesitation kills the penetration advantage
- Keep the ball low and protected while driving into traffic
- CB: read the defense, not the ball — move to space before the pass
- Release the kick-out pass before two defenders fully commit
- CB: plant and jump in one fluid motion off the catch