Step through it
The cue: “Fronted? Swing it, then look over the top.” Only the defender who gives the read is drawn.
Read the three steps as text
- 1 has the ball at the top. 4 is on the left block and X4 is fronting him, between the ball and the post.
- 1 swings the ball to 3 on the right wing, the weak side. X4 stays in front of 4.
- From the new angle, 3 passes high over the front to 4. The cue: Fronted? Swing it, then look over the top.
Ask, don't tell
After the rep, ask one question: “Which side gave the better passing angle?” Judge the decision, not whether the shot went in.
Why it is in this library
Every read here passes the same tests: it is a read, not a reaction; it has few moving parts; it fits five-out spacing; it transfers as a concept; and it falls back into normal play if the read is not there. Teach the roles (screener, cutter, passer), not the positions.
Unofficial fan-created resource. The read is distilled from published coaching playbooks, curated and reviewed by Ravi Sundram, and the diagram is a schematic drawn for this site. Not affiliated with any team, coach or league.