Step 1/4Pass and cut
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Team Offense drill
4v4 Two-Dribble Limit
4-on-4 where each player gets only two dribbles per catch — forces passing, cutting and purposeful drives.
- Time
- 15 min
- Players
- 8+
- Ages
- 10+
- Level
- All levels
Equipment: 1 ball, bibs
How to run the drill
- 1Play 4-on-4 in the half court (or full court for older groups).
- 2Every time you catch the ball you have a maximum of two dribbles.
- 3More than two = turnover. Encourage pass, cut and replace.
- 4Play to five baskets; winners stay on.
Coaching points
- Use dribbles to attack, not to stand still
- Pass and cut — don't watch
- Face the basket on every catch
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