06/10/2026
🚨 The #1 thing to teach in youth basketball isn’t a play…
It’s SPACING.
Too many young players crowd the ball, stand in the same area, and make the game harder than it needs to be.
A simple spacing template can solve a lot of offensive problems:
✅ Fill both Slots
✅ Fill both Corners
✅ If you’re 4-Out 1-In, fill ONE Dunker Spot
✅ If you’re 5-Out, fill ONE 45°
That’s it.
When players understand where to stand, they create driving lanes, passing angles, and better decision-making opportunities.
Good spacing = more options + better play.
Before you teach actions, teach players how to space.
What’s the biggest spacing mistake you see from youth teams?