Comments on: 2.5 Surefire Ways To Improve Your Transition Game

By: Master Gunns

Master Gunns — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:32:28 +0000

In that 3 on 2
Offense – First pass from middle to either wing has to be made looking ahead for the most effective second pass. Knowing that the off ball defender is supposed to pick up that first pass, the conclusion is where the on ball defender is going to go. We train the on ball defender to go opposite the pass side which should create a split that only last for second. That second pass is most effective when the first pass receiver is in position to pass to either team mates breaking to the basket. The second pass should produce a lay-up or short jumper.

Defense – Ball should be challenged taking into consideration individual defensive skills. Force the pass, then front court defender takes the pass. Back court defender knows they have two offensive players to defend breaking to basket. Individual defensive skill set dictates position getting back. Working in tandum both defensive players know to 1. prevent lay-up, 2. Block short jumper shooter. 3. off ball defender must block going for rebound while defending possible third pass. I’m working with girls this year and I’ve noticed most coaches teaching effective cuts to basket during picks and splits. I will stress pass lane defense, weak side help, and quick recovery.

By: Juan

Juan — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:02:40 +0000

Thanks for your article.
3-2 drill could be very useful if it starts with the 2 defenders making defensive balance, not at stationary defense as 11 drill.
Rules that I use to apply:
1) one, two passes allowed
2) In a side/botton line penetration there must be 2 passing lines
3) spacing and not crossing.
With this you fulfill two targets:
In defense:
1) attack ball position and fake and back in weak side
2) Rotation movement if you loose your defense
In attack:
1) Quick decision
2) quick movements in non ball side
Juan

By: martin

martin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 10:44:25 +0000

First of all, you are doing a great job for coaches, so thanks for that. Playing 3 on 2 I drill with the third defender coming on court,when the ball passes the middle court line. it means that the offensive players have only 1-2 seconds advantage. Also 2 on 1 I run with another defender having some 2-4 meters disadvantage behind the two offensive players,so again the offense has to run with heads up and doing quick decisions, otherwise it becomes immediatelly 2on 2. Or I have a two team competition drill 2on1, which players run quickly because of the competition. I find those drills usefull also because of learning defensive players to be active against the fast break attack, faking pass steals,trying to slow down the offense etc.Have a nice day in Seattle!martin