One More Passing is a progression drill that builds directly on the 2-on-0 Drive and Shift concepts. It is a warm-up passing and shooting drill that emphasizes turning good shots into great shots by making the extra pass. It reinforces spacing, decision-making, and shot selection while teaching players how to create better offensive flow in real game situations.

Setup & Organization

There are three lines at half-court. One line starts on the left wing with a ball. The second line is on the right wing, and the third line is positioned just below the foul-line extended on the right side (deep wing). A cone is placed on the left wing to serve as the driving trigger point. The drill can be run on one basket for teaching or on both ends simultaneously to create competition.

Step-by-Step Progression

The first player in the left wing line drives hard at the cone and makes a read. If it is a baseline drive, the player in the deep wing line drifts into the baseline corner, calls for the ball, and receives the pass. Immediately, the player on the right wing yells “one more” and receives the extra pass for a shot. If the drive is to the middle, the right wing lifts behind the ball and becomes the recipient of the extra pass after the initial kick. After each rep, players rotate clockwise: driver to corner, corner to wing, wing to driver.

As the team develops, coaches should vary the starting location of the driver. Drivers can initiate from the opposite wing or from the baseline to the opposite corner to reinforce spacing adjustments from different entry points.

Scoring

The drill is scored over four minutes. Made layups are worth one point, made pull-ups are worth two points, and made three-pointers are worth three points. Teams compete to accumulate the most points in the time frame. Any technical mistake such as poor spacing, a missed rotation, or failure to make the extra pass results in no score for that rep.

Coaching Points

Stress that every penetration must get two feet in the paint before the pass. All passes must be made off two feet, on balance, and with two hands to simulate game contact. The off-ball players are responsible for creating passing angles early, calling for the ball by name, and being ready to shoot or move it immediately. Teach players to value shot selection, avoiding contested looks, and reinforcing the philosophy of “one more” to create high-quality attempts.

Variations

Change the driving position to emphasize spacing adjustments from different spots. Add a rule that the extra pass must always lead to a three-point attempt for advanced groups. You can also introduce a time constraint (such as three seconds to make the extra pass) to simulate game speed decision-making.