Basketball Coaching Journal
The game is
about space.
A coaching journal exploring spacing, movement, and awareness in youth basketball. Written down so the lessons don't disappear.
The approach
How we think about the game
Where it starts
Reading the empty spaces
The most useful skill in basketball isn't knowing where to go — it's knowing where space is about to appear. That's what we're trying to teach.
Floor balance
Why five players spread across the court creates more opportunities than any designed play.
Movement without the ball
Most of the game happens when you don't have the ball. Learning to move with purpose changes everything.
Pace and timing
Changing speed at the right moment opens space that no amount of athleticism can manufacture.
Reading the defence
Making good decisions starts before the catch. Watching how defenders position tells you where to go next.
On the court
Drills worth stealing
Spatial Awareness Ghost Drill
Players move without the ball and call out open spaces before the pass arrives. Builds court vision from the ground up.
Catch and decide
The catch is already too late to start reading. This drill trains the decision before the ball arrives.
See the drill →Zone walkthrough
Walk the court and name the five most dangerous spots for each player type. Slow work that pays off fast.
The wide pin-down
A simple screen action that stretches the defence and creates two reads depending on how they hedge.
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