Passing · U10 drill · ages 8–10
Give and Go with the Coach
Pass, then cut. Most kids pass and stand there watching.
AgesU10+
Players2–16
Time6 min
Spaceone basket
Equipment1-2 balls
Levelbeginner

Setup
The team lines up in single file facing the basket. The coach stands off to one side within easy passing range.
How it runs
- The first player dribbles toward the basket and passes to the coach.
- They immediately cut past the coach toward the ring with a target hand up.
- The coach returns the pass and the player finishes with a layup or short shot.
- Rebound, rejoin the line, next player goes.
Coaching point
The cut starts the instant the pass leaves the hands – that is the entire lesson.
In the U10 Drill Book, page 54
The full drill
- 2 more coaching points
- 2 common mistakes and how to fix them
- 3 progressions to make it harder
- a way to make it competitive
Plus 119 more drills for ages 8–10, one per page, with court diagrams.
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