2-on-2

Scrimmage/finisher

Play with a partner — screen, cut, and help on defence.

12 min groups of 4 Half court · dual
TeamworkDefenseU10U12U14
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Setup

Two vs two, half court, winner stays on.

Steps

  1. 1Play live 2-on-2; use a pass and a cut before shooting.
  2. 2Try a simple give-and-go or on-ball screen.
  3. 3On defence, talk and help each other.
  4. 4Games to 3 baskets, then rotate.

Coaching points

  • Move after you pass.
  • Set and use a real screen.
  • Defence: 'ball!' and 'help!' — talk.

Why kids love it

Small-sided means everyone touches it a lot, and two-player teamwork clicks fast.

Variations

Harder

Must use a screen before a shot counts.