1-on-1 Live (Winner Stays)

Scrimmage/finisher

Compete in live 1-on-1 from a set start to sharpen scoring and on-ball defence.

10 min any Half court · dual
Ball-handlingDefenseU12U14U16
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OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Offence checks the ball at the top; a line waits to rotate in.

Steps

  1. 1Check the ball; offence attacks from the top.
  2. 2Play live — win by scoring or getting a stop.
  3. 3Make-it-keep-it, or winner stays on.
  4. 4Losers rotate to the back of the line.

Coaching points

  • Attack with a purpose — get downhill.
  • Defender: force a direction, stay in a stance.
  • Compete every possession, both ends.

Why kids love it

Nothing builds toughness and skill like live 1-on-1 with something on the line.

Variations

Easier

Two-dribble limit to reward first-step attacks.

Harder

Start from a live catch on the wing.