Spot-Up Spacing Reads
Spacing
Legend
- player
- cones
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Move to the correct spacing spot based on ball position, building instinctive floor spacing.
What you need
- basketball
- cones
Your focus
Reading the ball and moving to the opposite side is the fundamental spacing action in basketball. Drilling this reaction builds the automatic movement that opens up the entire offense.
Place cones at 5 spots: both corners, both wings, and the top of the key.
Parent holds the ball and moves it to different positions.
Player must immediately move to the opposite side of the floor from the ball.
Stay spaced, at least 15 feet from the ball.
Do 10 reps, then switch to having the player call the correct spot before moving.
Goal
You've got it when you move to the correct side within 1 second of the ball moving on all 10 reps.
Helpful cues
- Watch the ball, not where you want to go
- Move when the ball moves, don't wait
- Get to the spot quickly, then be still and available
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Parent walks the ball slowly, focus on identifying the correct side.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Parent moves the ball quickly and randomly, react faster.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.