Catch Read vs Obstacle: Shoot, Drive Away, Backdoor

Setup

Receiver starts on the wing, passer at the top, and a defender inside the three-point line. The defender chooses one of three actions as the pass is made.

How it runs

1. Passer swings the ball to the wing.
2. Defender stays far: receiver shoots on the catch.
3. Defender closes out to one side: receiver shot-fakes if needed and drives the opposite way.
4. Defender jumps into the passing lane before the pass: receiver cuts backdoor for a bounce pass and a layup.
5. After a stop or basket, rotate: passer to receiver, receiver to defender, defender to passer.

Coaching point

Decide during the ball's flight rather than after the catch.