David Martinez, Head Boys Basketball Coach, Atascocita HS, TX
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OVERVIEW
This video covers a series of progressive basketball drills focused on offensive reads, closeout defense, and decision-making. The drills are designed to isolate specific skills before putting players in full 5-on-5 situations.
TWO-ON-ONE CLOSEOUT DRILL
Players work on reading closeouts from a baseline catch-and-shoot setup. The offensive player receiving the pass must decide whether to shoot off the closeout or make one more pass to a shooter. The emphasis is on shooters being ready before the catch — down, locked in, and not rushing the shot.
DHO (DRIBBLE HAND-OFF) TWO-ON-TWO
The team runs two-on-two actions built around dribble hand-offs. If the defender goes under the screen, the ball handler turns and shoots. This mirrors actions used heavily in their actual offense, with both offense and defense learning to react in real time.
POINT GUARD READ DRILL (ADVANTAGE SITUATIONS)
This is a key teaching segment. A point guard starts with a defender trailing behind them, forcing them to read the second line of defense — not the on-ball defender. The coaching point stressed repeatedly: read the back line, make the simple play, and get the ball out quickly. A freshman is highlighted learning to jump stop, play off two feet, make the pass, and relocate to space.
FOUR-ON-FOUR ADVANTAGE DRILL
The same concept is expanded with more bodies and flying closeouts. A sophomore is corrected for repeatedly shooting a corner shot when a better open shot was available. The key lesson: hunt the better shot — just because you’re open doesn’t mean it’s the right play.
KEY COACHING TAKEAWAYS
- Isolating reads in small-group drills allows coaches to see and correct mistakes faster than in 5-on-5
- Spending just 5–10 minutes daily on situational drills pays dividends in game decision-making
- In a five-out offense, players must know when to attack the rim vs. when to kick it out
- Always prioritize the better shot over the quick shot
