3-Man Fast Break
Run a clean 3-lane fast break and finish.
What this drill teaches
Lane discipline at full speed. Three wide lanes and pass-first rules teach that a break is a team shape, not a solo sprint — the ball moves up the floor faster through the air than on the bounce.
In games: Turns chaotic all-run-to-the-ball breaks into clean 2-on-1 layups — the difference between a team that scores in transition and one that travels at full speed.
- Wide lanes filled at a sprint, not a bunch around the ball
- The ball advanced by passes, not one player dribbling the length
- Layups finished in stride at full speed
U10: walk the three lanes once with no dribble first — merging lanes is normal. U14–U16: expect full-speed finishes, a chasing defender, and the continuous version.
Equipment
1 ball, full court
Setup
Three players start across the baseline, no defence.
Steps
- 1Fill three lanes — one middle, two wide.
- 2Push the ball up with quick passes.
- 3Middle player hits a wing for the layup.
- 4Sprint back and go the other way.
Coaching points
- Fill the lanes wide and run.
- Pass ahead, don't over-dribble.
- Time the finish at full speed.
Why kids love it
Running the floor is a favourite, and clean lanes make transition second nature.
Variations
Add one defender to make it 3-on-1.
Walk the three lanes once with no dribble — pass, run, and stop at the free-throw line.
Post two players at the far baseline who break back the other way the moment the layup drops.