What Is the Dribble Drive?

The "dribble drive" is a three-guard offensive basketball strategy that strongly encourages frequent movement, dribble-penetration and a mindset of attacking the basket. This allows for the offense to get easy points close to the rim, to create opportunities for three-point conversions after penetration or to cause the other team to acquire up fouls.

  1. Off of the Fast Break

    • As the point guard pushes the ball up the court, his first option is to penetrate. This is made possible by the spacing of the three other players on the perimeter and the low post player on the opposite block. Once the point guard penetrates, he then is able to pass it to one of the other players on the perimeter; who then can either penetrate or shoot as well.

    Half-Court Offense---Backdoor Cut

    • In the half-court offense, the point guard can either pass the ball to one of the other guards on the perimeter and then cut backdoor towards the rim to clear up space, or he can dribble at one of the other guards who can cut backdoor as well. These backdoor cuts create movement and allow for a greater chance of penetration to the rim.

    Half-Court Offense---Dribble Weave

    • When the point guard dribbles at one of the other players on the perimeter, rather than cut to the basket, the player can cut and replace the spot where the point guard just dribbled from. This dribble weave can go on until a seam is found to the basket allowing for one of the players to penetrate, or a shot is generated.