Passive Play (2-Minute Suspension)

Instructions

1. 1CB passes to PV at the pivot position while RB pushes forward on the right
2. 2PV relays the ball to RB arriving on the right side
3. 3RB passes back to PV who has advanced toward goal while LB shifts forward
4. 4PV distributes the ball back to CB who has moved into a forward position
5. 5CB passes to LB on the left side who drives toward the shooting zone
6. 6LB finishes with a jump shot on goal from the upper left

Coaching Points

• Patience is the weapon — draw the defense into committing before attacking
• Pivot is the anchor: circulate through them repeatedly to maintain structure
• No cross-court passes — use only short, safe deliveries that can't be intercepted
• The 5v4 window appears quickly — recognize it immediately and execute without discussion
• Every player must know their role before the ball is in play — no improvising under pressure

Common Mistakes

• Players panic and rush the attack instead of being patient with the numerical disadvantage
• Cross-court passes are attempted and intercepted, giving away easy fast-break goals
• The pivot is not used as the circulation anchor — passes bypass them
• Players do not recognize the 5v4 window when it appears
• Improvisation under pressure replaces the rehearsed structure