Basketball Offensive Drills - 3 on 2, 2 on 1 DENY

Description:

3 on 2, 2 on 1 with deny adds intensity and the press.

Instructions:

Three players take the ball downcourt to be met by two defenders and try to score in the shortest amount of time. The player who takes the shot becomes defense on the other side of the court and the two defenders become the offense but must bring the ball inbounds without passing over the top or over half court ( Only side to side). The two players that did not shoot become defenders aganist the two in full court deny. Once they get it in it is two on one versus the previous shooter. The rest get in line and it repeats over.

Number of Players:

5 minimum

Tips:

Have a coach stand at the inbounds end and encourage the kids to deny an not let it in. WATCH THE INTENSITY OF THE DRILL INCREASE DRAMATICALLY.

Variations:

None

Skills:

Small side fast break with some pressure.

Copyright:

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