3 on 3 Fast Break Drill by Ron Sen

Written by Coach Peterman

I have coached at the NCAA Division 2 (Southwestern Oklahoma State University), NAIA (USAO), and JUCO Levels (Blinn College and Carl Albert State College) as well as high school. I just felt that fellow coaches especially young coaches need to constantly work on their “game”. Just like the basketball players that we coach. We as coaches need to improve ourselves. That is my story and why I do this blog.

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Basketball Drills

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November 2, 2012

“Basketball is a game meant to be played fast.” – John Wooden We believe that.

In the 3 on 3 fast break drill, the coach (C) starts the play with a pass to the guard (1). The foul line defender takes three steps in and becomes a defensive chaser. The wing defenders retreat, communicate, and determine who will try to slow down the ball and who will play back initially.

The ballhandler advances as quickly as possible with the wings running wide. Pat Riley’s Lakers historically taught their wings to be as wide as possible. The point guard decides whether to penetrate to score, to stop for a mid-range shot, or to dish to a cutter, realizing she is pursued by the chase defender.

After the play, the offense sprints back and becomes defense and a new group goes to offense. We like the drill because it teaches transition, offensive and defensive decision-making, conditions, and requires communication. Our players like the drill because it encourages the running game and competition.