3-on-3 (Must Screen)

Scrimmage/finisher

Play competitive 3-on-3 with a rule that forces screening actions.

12 min 6+ Half court · dual
TeamworkU14U16
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OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Two teams of three, half court, winner stays.

Steps

  1. 1A team must set at least one on- or off-ball screen before scoring.
  2. 2Play live to a make or a stop.
  3. 3Defence must communicate and defend the screens.
  4. 4Games to 4 baskets, then rotate.

Coaching points

  • Set real, legal screens.
  • Use the screen — cut or come off it hard.
  • Defence: talk through every screen.

Why kids love it

Forces players to use what they've learned about screens in a live, competitive setting.

Variations

Easier

Require only an off-ball screen (easier to set).