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3-on-2 → 2-on-1 Continuous

Basketball drill explained with court animation.

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How it works

3-on-2 → 2-on-1 Continuous: Three offensive players (1, 2, 3) attack two defenders (D1, D2) in a 3-on-2. Offense attacks — score or get stopped. If stopped, the two defenders become attackers going the other way.

  1. Three offensive players (1, 2, 3) attack two defenders (D1, D2) in a 3-on-2.
  2. Offense attacks — score or get stopped. If stopped, the two defenders become attackers going the other way.
  3. One offensive player who passed last stays back as the lone defender — creating a 2-on-1 going back.
  4. The 2-on-1 group gets 2 new defenders waiting. Continue non-stop.
  5. Run for 5 minutes continuously. Track scores for each group.

Coaching tips

In 3-on-2, spread the floor: one in the lane, two on the wings. In 2-on-1, the ball handler must downhill — no hesitation.

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