2v1 Shooting

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2v1 Shooting is a great drill to work on the shot or pass decision. It is a way for players to get game shots in a fun and competitive manner. It’s also a great defensive drill. It simulates a situation when the defense is at a disadvantage and one player has to guard two until their teammates arrive.

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Setup

Diagram 2 - Instructions

Diagram 3 - Instructions

Setup

• Place 2 offensive players anywhere on the court, one pass away from each other.
• 1 defensive player starts close to the basket.
• The coach has a ball

(Diagram 1)

Instructions

• 1 and 2 are on offense
• x1 is on defense
• Coach passes to either 1 or 2
• Coach passes to 1 in this case
• x1 closes out on the ball
• 1 can shoot or pass. The offense may not dribble or move.
• 1 passes to 2. The offense has a 1 pass limit so 2 has to shoot.
• 2 takes the shot

(Diagram 2)

(Diagram 3)

• x1 contests the shot

Coaching Tips

• You can predetermine what the D must do or have them do random actions.
• Be sure to emphasize passes being on time and on target.
• Offensive players should look at the rim before making the ‘one more’ pass. Players should think shot first. If the defender is more than an arm’s length away, the offense should shoot. If the defense is closer, that cues a pass.
• You can progress the drill and have the offensive player who receives the pass from the coach drive the ball. This allows you to work on your penetration reaction.
• If you like the side step 3, you can allow players to take one side dribble before shooting as shown in the video.
• Use different spots on the floor. If you have more coaches than groups, have the defense start with the ball and pass to an offensive player to begin the drill.
• Make the drill competitive. If the defense forces a miss or gets a deflection, they replace the player who shot (or threw the bad pass). If the offense makes the shot, the defender remains on defense.
• The defender’s goal is twofold. First, they want to make the offensive indecisive. Players should stunt at the player who receives the pass and also try to get a hand in the passing lane to deter straight line passes.
• The second defensive goal is to make the worst shooter take the shot. Defenders should know the offensive players and try to make the weaker shooter end up shooting a contested jump shot.

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