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Decision·Expert·U17+
Spain PnR Read
Train the third-defender read on Spain action.
Players
3v3
Court
Half court
Time
15 min
Equipment
Balls
Description
Handler, screener, back-screener vs three defenders. Coverage rotates: tag-the-roller, switch the back screen, blitz the handler.
The constraint
Offense must run Spain PnR each possession. Defense varies coverage.
CLA principle
Spain stresses three defenders simultaneously — perception of multiple cues is the skill.
Coaching points
- Handler reads the lowest defender.
- Back-screener pops if his man tags.
Common mistakes
- Back-screener leaving early.
Trains these principle reads
Jump to the interactive diagram — the reads this drill trains are pre-highlighted.
- Create, Keep, Extend the AdvantageExtend the Advantage
Chain a second and third action before the defense resets.
First sideSecond sideThird sideOpen interactive diagram - Reads Over RulesRead the Nearest Defender
The defender's stance and position tell you what to do next.
Under → shootOver → snakeSwitch → attackOpen interactive diagram - Connection & TimingPass Ahead, Not Around
The ball moves faster than any defender.
Around (slow)Ahead (fast)Open interactive diagram