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The 3 circles

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We put 3 players to defend each one in one of the circles of the field: the two zones and the central circle. These players cannot leave there. 

Two players start from the baseline and must reach the basket by passing from one basket to the other, avoiding both losing the ball due to a bad pass or a bad reception and one of the players in one circle touching it. If this happens, the player who lost the ball replaces the player in the circle. 

The objective is to improve the pass and the use of space to do so. 

We can introduce variants, such as avoiding lobbed passes, limiting the number of passes or the type of pass (such as only a bounce pass). 

#Basketball passing drills

FAQ: Basketball Drills for Passing Accuracy and Speed

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 1: players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options
Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.
STEP 1

Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 2: 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 2

2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 3:
STEP 3

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 4: point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 4

Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 5:
STEP 5

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 6: initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes
Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.
STEP 6

Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 7: 2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.
STEP 7

2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 8:
STEP 8

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 9: 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense
1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 9

1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 10: initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes
Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.
STEP 10

Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 11:
STEP 11

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 12: 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense
2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 12

2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 13:
STEP 13

Basketball drill the 3 circles, step 14: players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options
Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.
STEP 14

Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.