Basketball Transition

Fast Break — 2v1 to 3v2

Teaches fast break decision-making and transition attack principles.

20 minDuration
9 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Full courtSpace needed
BasketballsEquipment

Setup

2 attackers + 1 defender at one end. On score or stop, becomes 3v2 going the other way.

Instructions

  1. Coach starts 2v1 going to far basket.
  2. If attackers score, the 2 become defenders. A third player sprints to join attackers.
  3. Rotate new players in from the side each rep.

Coaching Points

✓ 2v1 — pass early, attack the gap.
✓ 3v2 — middle player controls pace, wings stretch the defence.
✓ Defence: stop the ball first, protect the basket second.

Progressions

→ 4v3 variant.
→ Time limit per possession.
→ Loser of each rep runs a half-court sprint.

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