The setup is very simple: 1v2 → 2v3 → 3v4 → 4v5 → finish with 5v5.
This drill teaches the offense how to find the right shot in an outnumbered situation. The goal is for players to make quick, smart decisions under pressure and to understand what a good shot looks like in an outnumbered situation. The offense should win every single time.
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Phase 1
Offense starts with a free throw.
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Phase 2
No matter the result of the free throw, the offense immediately becomes the defense and the defense becomes the offense.
The new offense runs a 1v2.
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Phase 3
After the 1v2, two players join the play to make it 3v2 going the other way.
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Phase 4
Then 3v2 becomes 3v4.
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Phase 5
Then 3v4 becomes 5v4
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Phase 6
The drill ends with 5v5. Coaches can choose to run 5v5 twice so both teams get a chance to attack in transition.
Some coaches prefer playing a full 5-minute live segment. You can choose based on your team’s fitness level.
