Cutthroat (3 Teams)

Scrimmage/finisher

Keep the court by getting stops and scoring — three teams rotating.

15 min 9+ Half court · dual
TeamworkDefenseU12U14
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OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Three teams of 3. Two play; one waits on the baseline.

Steps

  1. 1Offence must score to stay on; defence must get a stop to earn offence.
  2. 2Score → you stay on offence, waiting team comes on to defend.
  3. 3Get a stop → you become offence, other team goes off.
  4. 4Keep a running tally of possessions won.

Coaching points

  • Value every possession — mistakes cost you the court.
  • Get stops to earn offence.
  • Bring energy the moment you step on.

Why kids love it

The 'earn your spot' format keeps every player locked in on both ends — no coasting.

Variations

Easier

Make-it-stay only, coach reads the whistle loosely.