Court Coverage Spread

Instructions

1. 1All six players start clustered at center court in a tight formation
2. 2On the signal, all players explode outward to cover all four corners and both sides
3. 3Hold the spread formation briefly at maximum court coverage
4. 4All players contract back to center court simultaneously maintaining team unity

Coaching Points

• The spread signal must be clear — coach's whistle or hand gesture, agreed in advance
• Each player knows their designated position on the spread — assign before the drill
• Contract back to center at the same speed you spread — discipline in both directions
• Keep sight of teammates throughout the spread — awareness of formation is the skill being trained
• Vary the pace of expansion and contraction to build adaptability

Common Mistakes

• Players do not know their designated spread position and hesitate
• The spread is uneven — some areas of the court are overcrowded while others are empty
• The contraction back to center is slower than the spread, losing discipline
• Players lose sight of teammates during the spread and cannot adjust
• The pace of expansion varies between players — some arrive early, others late