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Most players do not struggle because they cannot make the right pass.
They struggle because they are trying to process too much after the help defender has already committed.
By the time they decide whether to finish, kick it out, or make the extra pass, the advantage is gone.
That is why teaching the simple read matters.
Stop Teaching Players to Guess
Coaches often tell players to “make a play” or “read the defense.” But those phrases are too broad unless we show players exactly where to look.
On a drive, the first read should not be the entire floor. It should be the defender responsible for helping on the ball.
That defender usually gives the answer:
