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Step 1/43 attackers, 2 defenders — be patient

Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot

Team Offense drill

3v2 Offence (Find the Open Player)

Groups of five play 3-on-2 in the half court: one shot per attack, first to five, then swap.

Time
15 min
Players
5+
Ages
10+
Level
All levels

Equipment: 1 ball per group

How to run the drill

  1. 1Groups of five: three attackers, two defenders.
  2. 2One shot per attack — no rebounds. Score five, then swap the defenders in.
  3. 3Start in triple threat and be patient: make the extra pass to the open player.
  4. 4Variations: limit dribbles (three each), set a number of passes, or every player must touch the ball before a shot.

Coaching points

  • Create space
  • Find the open player
  • Call for the ball if you're open

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