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Skip Pass Drill

Basketball drill explained with court animation.

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How it works

Skip Pass Drill: 5-on-5 with the ball on the left wing: the defense loads up to the ball side. 1 drives to pull the help.

  1. 5-on-5 with the ball on the left wing: the defense loads up to the ball side.
  2. 1 drives to pull the help.
  3. Skip the ball over the top to the weak-side wing: two hands over the head, no lob.
  4. Long closeout: shoot it or attack it.

Coaching tips

A skip pass is a line drive over the defense, not a rainbow. Receiver: feet ready before the catch.

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