Step 1/2Middle attacks, wings run wide
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Transition drill
3-on-2, 2-on-1 Continuous
Three attack two in tandem defense; the shooter and the two defenders go back 2-on-1.
- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- 5+
- Ages
- 11+
- Level
- Advanced
Equipment: 1 ball
How to run the drill
- 1Two defenders set up in tandem: top at the free-throw line, bottom under the basket.
- 2Three offensive players attack from half court — middle player has the ball.
- 3After a score or stop, the two defenders plus whoever shot go back 2-on-1 against the next defender.
Coaching points
- Offense: middle stops at the elbow, wings run wide
- Defense: top man stops the ball, bottom takes the first pass
- Make the extra pass for a layup
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