3-on-3 Half Court

Scrimmage/finisher

Put the day's skills into a real, game-like situation.

12 min 6–12 Half court · dual
TeamworkDefenseU10U12U14
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Setup

Split into teams of 3. Winner stays on, next team rotates in.

Steps

  1. 1Play half-court 3-on-3, make-it-take-it or straight-up.
  2. 2'Make a pass before you shoot' rule encourages teamwork.
  3. 3Games to 4 baskets, then rotate.
  4. 4Coach freezes play once or twice to teach a quick point, then plays on.

Coaching points

  • Move after you pass — don't stand and watch.
  • Talk on defence: 'ball!', 'help!'.
  • Everyone touches it before a shot.

Why kids love it

Kids come to play games. Small-sided means way more touches than 5-on-5, and rotation keeps energy high.

Variations

Easier

Coach-officiated, generous whistle, focus on fun.

Harder

Add a scoring twist: assists count as a point.