3v2 and 2v1 Continuous
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3v2 and 2v1 Continuous

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3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 1: <div>We will work on numerical advantages starting with a 3v2, then a 2v1, back to 3v2, and so on continuously
We will work on numerical advantages starting with a 3v2, then a 2v1, back to 3v2, and so on continuously.
Start:
 1. 3 players in the middle of the court, the player with the ball in the center, and the other 2 on the wings.
 2. 2 defenders at the free-throw line.
 3. 2 players outside the court on the wings at the free-throw line.
 4. On the opposite basket, one defender at the key.
STEP 1

We will work on numerical advantages starting with a 3v2, then a 2v1, back to 3v2, and so on continuously.
Start:
 1. 3 players in the middle of the court, the player with the ball in the center, and the other 2 on the wings.
 2. 2 defenders at the free-throw line.
 3. 2 players outside the court on the wings at the free-throw line.
 4. On the opposite basket, one defender at the key.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 2: <div>We look for spacing and the best play to score
We look for spacing and the best play to score.
STEP 2

We look for spacing and the best play to score.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 3: <div>Once a basket is scored, one of the defenders collects the ball and goes to the baseline to inbound while the other moves out to receive the pass
Once a basket is scored, one of the defenders collects the ball and goes to the baseline to inbound while the other moves out to receive the pass. After the inbound, they attack the opposite basket; the sideline players enter the court and take the positions of those who left, and the player who scored goes to the opposite baseline.
STEP 3

Once a basket is scored, one of the defenders collects the ball and goes to the baseline to inbound while the other moves out to receive the pass. After the inbound, they attack the opposite basket; the sideline players enter the court and take the positions of those who left, and the player who scored goes to the opposite baseline.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 4: 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense
2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Point guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Small forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 4

2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Point guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Small forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 5: <div>Once the players move to the opposite court, those waiting on the sideline enter the court
Once the players move to the opposite court, those waiting on the sideline enter the court.
STEP 5

Once the players move to the opposite court, those waiting on the sideline enter the court.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 6: 3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 1 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Small forward shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.
STEP 6

3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 1 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Small forward shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 7: Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Point guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 7

Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Point guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

3v2 and 2v1 Continuous - STEP 8: Initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space
Initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space.
STEP 8

Initial positions are set so the team can move in a coordinated way and create space.