General
drive and kick
What does drive and kick mean?
An offensive concept of driving to collapse the defense and kicking the ball out to open perimeter shooters.
"Their whole offense is drive and kick for threes."
Origin
Modern spacing-era offensive term.
Frequently asked questions
What is a drive and kick in basketball?
It's an offensive tactic where a ballhandler drives toward the basket to draw defenders, then passes ('kicks') the ball out to an open teammate on the perimeter for a shot.
Why is drive and kick so effective?
Driving forces the defense to collapse inward, leaving outside shooters open, which makes it a staple of modern three-point-heavy offenses.
What does 'kick' mean in drive and kick?
'Kick' refers to the kick-out pass — a quick pass thrown from the paint back out to a shooter beyond the arc.
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