3 v 3 One Side Of The Court

Source: Jim Huber Beginner Basketball Ages 5-9

Teaching spacing is very challenging. This is true for players of all ages, but especially young players. One limitation of 3v3 drills is that players have way more space than they do in 5v5. This can cause struggles when players go back to playing 5v5. This drill teaches players to operate within a condensed space, making it more game-like.

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Setup

Diagram 2 - Instructions

Diagram 3 - Coaching Tips

Diagram 4 - Coaching Tips

Setup

• Position 3 offensive players on 1 side of the court.
• They are guarded by 3 defenders.

(Diagram 1)

Instructions

• 1 starts by passing to 2.

(Diagram 2)

• The defense cannot steal this pass
• 1 cuts to the basket.
• 2 looks to pass to 1 for a layup.
• If 1 isn’t open, 2 can dribble to the top.
• This allows 3 to lift and 1 to replace to the corner.
• Play continues from there

Coaching Tips

• You can make the playing space bigger to help the defense or smaller to make it more challenging.
• You can have players do other actions besides cutting (such as screening).
• Players quickly learn they can’t stand.

(Diagram 3)

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• Consider also implementing a dribble limit (2 dribbles per touch).

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