Basketball · Fast break · Passing · Lay-ups
2-on-1 fast break
Two attackers break against one defender and finish before the help arrives.
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- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- 6–12
- Age
- U11+
- Area
- Full court
- Equipment
- 3 basketballs
Setup
- Two attackers on the baseline with a ball, one defender at the far free-throw line.
How it runs
- Attackers push the ball up the court in two lanes.
- The defender takes one; the ball goes to the other for the lay-up.
- The defender then joins the next attacking pair.
Coaching points
- Ball handler attacks the defender to make them commit.
- Second runner stays wide and ahead, hands ready.
- One pass, one lay-up: don't over-pass.
Common mistakes
- Both attackers running the same lane.
- Passing early before the defender commits.
Say it: “Make them commit.”
Make it harder
- 3-on-2 with a trailing defender.
- Finish in 6 seconds.
Make it easier
- Defender stays on one side.
- Jogging pace.
Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.