Inside Team Takeover: A Grassroots Journey - Week 6 Recap
Week 6 at Landon School was about locking in the fundamentals—no shortcuts, no excuses. Coach Kyle took the lead, focusing on drilling the 5-Out offense until it became second nature. For these young athletes, there’s a world of difference between knowing a play and “understanding” it. The difference is in the details: the read line, the moment to cut, the purpose behind the cut, and how to signal that move to teammates. Coach Kyle demanded precision, not just for the sake of running the play correctly but to prepare them for high stakes situations where every second and every inch counts.
Each drill was a reminder that basketball IQ isn’t just about handling the ball; it's about reading the floor, understanding timing, and making decisions in the flow of the game. The team worked hard to make each movement intentional. Cuts weren’t just part of the drill—they were tools to create opportunities, to read the defense, and to give their teammates options. Watching them push themselves to get it right was a reminder of how much progress they’ve made since Week 1.
Week by week, practice by practice, these athletes are shaping their game and it’s not just about what they’re doing on the court, but about the instincts they’re building.
