5 on 4 Post Scramble

Directions:

1. There are five offensive players (2 posts) and four defenders (one post defender)

2. #1 passes the ball to #2 and the defense rotates

3. x4 3/4 fronts the post, x2 covers the weak side post

4. The ball is reversed and the defense rotates

5. The ball is thrown to the opposite wing (#3)

6. x4 covers 3/4 fronts the post and x3 covers down to guard the weak side post

Other Teaching Points:

• Rotate on the air-time of the ball - be there on the catch

• Maintain proper defensive positioning

• Communication is key!

• Defense is not in a zone, but they are helping on the players who are unguarded

• You can make this drill competitive and play live 5 on 4