Transition 3-on-3

Scrimmage/finisher

Sprint the floor and play both ends.

12 min 6+ Full court · dual
TeamworkDefenseU12U14
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Setup

Three vs three; a coach or extra player feeds new balls to start each break.

Steps

  1. 1Coach outlets to a team to start a fast break.
  2. 2Attack 3-on-3 in transition and score.
  3. 3On a stop or make, the other team pushes back the other way.
  4. 4Run it up and down for a set time.

Coaching points

  • Sprint the lanes wide.
  • Find the open teammate ahead.
  • Get back on defence — nobody watches.

Why kids love it

Full-court running is exactly what kids love, and it builds transition instincts and fitness.

Variations

Easier

Half court only, reset each possession.