In this whiteboard drill, Maryville University’s Associate Head Coach and Offensive Coordinator, Casey Mithun, breaks down the Salisbury Drill: a dynamic ball movement and dodging drill designed to teach offensive players how to read and manipulate slides effectively. This session emphasizes practical, repeatable actions coaches can implement immediately with their offensive units.
Key takeaways include:
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Understanding the drill setup: a pre-loaded defenseman on the Z-line prevents passes until a slide is drawn
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Teaching dodgers to read the defense and decide when to attack over the top or underneath
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Developing adjacent players’ movement to find open space and shallow the ball effectively
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Emphasizing re-dodging if the initial move doesn’t beat the defender
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Focusing on generating the easiest pass opportunities rather than forcing risky plays
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Translating drawn slides into multiple, high-percentage scoring options
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Rotating through four corners to simulate various offensive angles and dodge points, mirroring real-game scenarios
This drill is a practical tool for teaching off-ball awareness, slide recognition, and efficient ball movement, helping coaches develop players who can create high-percentage scoring opportunities under pressure. By focusing on simplicity, spacing, and timing, offensive units can maximize scoring chances while reinforcing fundamental dodging principles.
