Transition Drill Book

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1 Presented by: Drew Hanlen Transition Drill Book

2 Special Thanks Special thanks to: My family, Colleen Hanlen, Brady Hanlen, Ashley Hanlen, Maddie Hanlen, LuLu Hanlen, Jane Corbett, Bob Corbett, Donna Hanlen, Dennis Hanlen, along with all of my other family members, for always supporting me; Jay Blossom, for contributing drills, and for his continued mentoring and support, both on and off the floor; Jason Fry, for diagramming drills and assisting with the descriptions; Dan Murphy, Don Showalter, and Kyle Gilreath, for contributing drills; All of my coaches throughout my career: Rick Byrd, Casey Alexander, Brian Ayers, Roger Idstrom, Mark Price, James Strong, Jay Blossom, Scott Stallcup, Chris Neff, Joe Boeckman, Scott Gauthier, Sam Snelling, Corey Frazier, Roy Pierce, Eric Long, Erwin Claggett, Dale Turner, Mylin Johnson, Rick Maclin, Victor Cason, Charles Woods, Henry Rosehill, Tim Hill, Chris Cressler, Rich Phillips, Fred Harrison, Mark Eason, and Vernon Hemphill; Jeremy Stein, for designing the drill book; All of my clients and the entire Pure Sweat Family for trusting and believing in me.

3 Introduction Dear Reader, I would like to thank you for purchasing a copy of my Transition Drill Book. I put a lot of time and effort into this book. I compiled my favorite transition drills that I have acquired throughout my career as a player and skills coach. These competitive drills will improve your team s ability to perform in an up-tempo game and will have your players sprinting the floor harder and more consistently than ever before. Whether you want to play fast or are preparing for a team that plays fast, you will find drills in this book that will get your team ready to win the transition battle. Playing fast is not about rushing to get shots up quickly; it is about speeding up your opponent and forcing them to play at an uncomfortable pace that they are not used to playing at, which will hinder their performance. It is also about making the transition from offense to defense and from defense to offense quicker than your opponent every time that a change of possession occurs. In order for your team to become effective in those areas, you must practice intense, quick-paced drills on a daily basis, so that your players feel comfortable playing at this speed in games. I must warn you that if your team is not used to playing fast or sprinting from end-to-end consistently, your team will look sloppy when you start to implement these drills. Your team will fatigue quicker and turn the ball over more than usual in practice at first, but keep in mind that your opponents will experience the same frustrating struggles when you play them. Stick with it and your players will improve and learn how to stay poised when the game speeds up. Additionally, make sure your players realize that the floor is not slanted downward towards the offensive end of the court. They need to commit to defense if they want to win the transition battle, because the battle occurs on both ends. After all, the best transition attack starts with a great defensive steal or stop. Finally, make sure you stress the importance of sprinting EVERY possession. On offense, make sure they know that they will not get rewarded with a scoring opportunity every time they sprint, but if they keep sprinting, your team will eventually be rewarded with scoring opportunities. On defense, make sure they know that it is all about stopping your opponent, so all five players must get back. No buddy running and no complaining about a foul call that was missed. As soon as there is a change of possession, it is time to sprint back! Hopefully you enjoy the book and it helps your team win the transition battle in games. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at Drew@PureSweatBasketball.com. Please take the time to visit my website at. Sincerely, Drew Hanlen

4 Transition Defense Killers - Pouting & complaining about missed foul calls - Buddy-running & jogging back - Not my guy/responsibility mentality - Lack of communication Transition Defense Musts - Quickly sprint back after change-of-possession - Communicate responsibilities - Protect the rim - Pick up and stop the ball - Plug lanes and contain penetration - Find shooters - Match up - Contest shots - Rebound

5 Transition Offense Killers - Getting scored on - Jogging - Lack of spacing - I m not going to get it mentality - Over-dribbling / not advancing the ball quickly Transition Offense Musts - Quickly push or outlet/inbound to handler - Rim sprint by big - Wide sprints by the wings - Advance the ball to open playmakers - Drive lanes if defenders are not plugging gaps - Find shooters - Share the ball / make the extra pass - Get lay-ups or uncontested shots - Flow directly into offense if no transition score

6 1v1 Rim Runs Step 1: Coach will start on either wing with the basketball. The offensive player will start basketside of the defensive player in the half-court circle. As soon as the coach yells, Go, both players will sprint to the rim. Because the offensive player started with an advantage, the coach will not hit them on the run, but instead allow the post player to hold a high transition seal. After two seconds, the coach will pass the basketball to the offensive player. Step 2: Players will sprint back to the half-court circle. This time, the offensive and defensive player will start even, both having a foot on the half-court line. The offensive player will start ball side. As soon as the coach yells, Go, both players will sprint to the rim. If the offensive player is in front of the defender, the coach will hit them for a dunk or lay-up. If the offensive player is trailing or even with the defender, the offensive player must fight for an angle. Coach will pass the basketball to the offensive player whenever they call for it. On the catch, players will play live 1v1. Step 3: Players will sprint back to the half-court circle. This time, the defensive player will start basket-side of the offensive player in the half-court circle. As soon as the coach yells, Go, both players will sprint to the rim. Because the defensive player started with an advantage, the offensive player must hit and drive them towards the rim, then spin and fight for an angle. Coach will pass the basketball to the offensive player whenever they call for it. On the catch, players will play live 1v1.

7 1v1 Alley Drill Step 1: Players will play full-court 1v1, staying within the alley, which is the width of the lane-line. Step 2: If the basketball goes out of the alley, it is considered out of bounds and the basketball is rewarded to whoever would receive the basketball in that situation in a game. If a player scores, they stay on offense, so they will get the basketball out of the net and quickly attack in the opposite direction. Additional Info: Play until one player scores three times.

8 Full-Court 1v1 Close Outs Set Up: Defenders will start with the basketballs on the baseline, while the offensive players will start on the opposite baseline. Steps: Defender in the front of the line will roll the basketball towards the player in the front of the offensive line. The offensive player will pick the basketball up on the run and attack for live 1v1, while the defender will sprint and close out under control above the three-point line. Additional Info: Offensive player is allowed four dribbles to score. Both teams play offense for two minutes then defense for two minutes. Team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.

9 1v1 Square Up Set Up: One player will start on each block, facing the the opposite basket. The offensive player will start with a basketball. Steps: As soon as the coach yells, Go, both players are live, playing 1v1 in the full-court. The defender must sprint back and square up on the offensive player. The offensive player will attack the basket and attempt to score on the defender. Additional Info: Coaches can make this a team drill by splitting the players up and allowing both teams to play offense for two minutes then defense for two minutes. Team with most points at the end of four minutes wins.

10 Diamond Full-Court 2v1 with Helper Set Up: Players will be divided into two teams. Both offensive players will start on a block, facing the opposite basket. One of the defenders will start with the basketball at the top of the key, while the other will start on the baseline under the basket. Step 1: Defender with the basketball at the top of the key will pass the basketball to one of the offensive players on the blocks to start the drill. On the pass, the drill is live 2v2 in the full-court. Step 2: Defender at the top of the key will sprint back and protect the basket, while the offensive players will attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation before the trailing defender recovers. Step 3: Regardless the outcome of the possession, the defensive team will transition back on offense and play live 2v2 in the full-court.

11 2v1 Continuous Box Drill Set Up: Players will be divided into two teams. One player from the Red Team will start in the paint on defense and another player from the Red Team will start on the angle, as an outlet. Two players from the Black Team will start at half-court with the basketball. Behind them will be two players from the Red Team. Behind them will be two players from the Black Team. You can have as many teams of two as you want, but make sure there are an even amount of Black Team groups and Red Team groups. Step 1: Offensive players will attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation. Offensive players are allowed two passes to attempt a shot. One shot per possession. Step 2: Offensive player that shoots (or turns the ball over) must sprint and touch inside the center circle, and then sprint back on defense, while the defender must secure the rebound or get the made field goal out of the net and then outlet the basketball to their teammate at the angle. If the defender gets a steal, they can quickly outlet the basketball to their teammate at the angle as well. As soon as the player receives the outlet, they will advance the basketball to their teammates that are ready to attack at half-court. The offensive player that did not shoot will rotate to the outlet line at the angle. Step 3: Continue this rotation until one of the teams scores 12 baskets.

12 2v1 With Helper Set Up: Offensive player starts on the wing with the basketball, while another offensive player will start in the opposite corner. One of the defenders will start in front of the rim, while the other defender will start outside the three-point line in the weak-side slot. Step 1: Ball handler will attack the basket, while the offensive player in the corner cuts to the basket. The defender in front of the rim will stunt or slide over and stop the handler, while the defender in the weak-side slot will sprint to drop to the level of the ball. Ball handler must read the situation then make a play based on what the defenders are giving them. Additional Info: If the offense scores, they will stay on offense. If the defense gets a stop, they will move to offense and the offensive players will move to defense. The first team to six scores wins.

13 Speed Lay-Up into 2v1 Set Up: Ball handler will start with the basketball high on the wing. One defensive player will start directly behind the ball handler, while the other defender will start high on the opposite wing. Step 1: Ball handler will attack the basket and finish at the rim against the two defenders who will try to block or alter the finish. Step 2: Regardless of the outcome of the finish, the shooter will sprint back and protect the basket, while the defensive players secure the rebound or get the made field goal out of the net and then attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation in the full-court.

14 2v1 Around Cones Set Up: Players will be split into three lines along the baseline. The defensive line will be on the baseline under the basket, while the two offensive lines will be on the baseline in the corners (players in one of the offensive lines will start with basketballs). Cones for the two offensive lines are placed just above the 28-foot mark and the cone for the defensive line will be placed at the top of the key. Steps: Ball handler will dribble towards their cone to start the drill. On the dribble, the drill is live 2v1. All three players must sprint and circle around their cone. Defender will sprint back and protect the basket, while the two offensive players will attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation. Offensive players are allowed two passes to score.

15 We Need You Back Drill Set Up: Players will be divided in two teams. The Black Team will start with a rebounder (1), a defender (5), an outlet player (2), an attacking guard (3) and a player at half-court ready to transition (4) in a two on one situation. The Red Team will start with a defender (x1), a trailing defender (x2), an outlet player (x4), an attacking guard (x5) and a player at half-court ready to transition (x3) in a two on one situation. Step 1: Player 1 will outlet the basketball to Player 2 who will advance the ball to Player 3, who will attack x1 in a 2v1 situation with Player 4. x2 will sprint back and try to drop to the level of the basketball. Offense gets one shot attempt to score. Step 2: Offensive player that shoots (or turns the basketball over) must sprint back on defense, while the defender must secure the rebound or get the made field goal out of the net and then outlet the basketball to their teammate at the angle. If the defender gets a steal, they can quickly outlet the basketball to their teammate at the angle as well. As soon as the player receives the outlet, they will advance the basketball to their teammate that is ready to attack on the wing. As soon as the basketball crosses half-court, the waiting offensive player at halfcourt can attack. Step 3: Offensive player that does not sprint back on defense will rotate to the half-court waiting position. Defender that made the outlet pass will rotate to the outlet line, while the other defender will become the waiting defender in the paint.

16 2v2 Around Cones Set Up: Players will be split into four lines along the baseline. The defensive lines will be on the baseline, below the blocks, while the two offensive lines will be on the baseline in the corners (players in one of the offensive lines will start with basketballs). Cones for the two offensive lines are placed just above the 28-foot mark and the cones for the defensive lines will be placed on the three-point line in the slots. Steps: Ball handler will dribble towards their cone to start the drill. On the dribble, the drill is live 2v2. All four players must sprint and circle around their cone. Strong-side defender will sprint around their cone then pick up and stop the basketball, while the weak-side defender will sprint around their cone to proper help-side positioning, while the two offensive players will attack the defender and try to score in the 2v2 situation. Offensive players are allowed two passes to score.

17 2v2 Full-Court Get Back Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball at the top of the key, while another coach will start at the top of the key on the other end. An offensive player from the Black Team will start on each wing, while the defenders guarding them from the Red Team will start in defensive stances in correct gap position. Step 1: Coach will pass the basketball to either of the offensive players then it is live 2v2. On-ball defender will closeout on the basketball, while the off-ball defender will sprint to the correct help-side position. Step 2: Offense is allowed one pass to score and the offensive players are allowed three dribbles per catch. One shot per possession. If the offense scores, one of the defenders will take the basketball out of bounds and inbounds the basketball to the coach at the top of the key, while the two offensive players sprint back on defense. If the offense gets stopped, the defender with the basketball will immediately outlet the basketball to the coach at the top of the key, while the two offensive players sprint back on defense. Regardless which occurs, the coach at the top of the key will immediately pass the basketball to the coach on the other end, who will immediately pass the basketball to one of the two offensive players from the Red Team that are waiting to attack and play live 2v2 against the two defenders that sprinted back from the Black Team. Additional Info: After you play defense, you will return to your team s lines on the wings on the opposite end of the court. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

18 Pure Sweat 2v2 Deny & Grind Step 1: Players start in teams of two. The Black Team starts with the basketball and plays live 2v2 against the Red Team in the half-court. Offensive players are allowed two passes to attempt a shot. One shot per possession. Step 2: Regardless of the outcome of the possession, the Red Team takes the ball out and tries to inbound the basketball to one of the players on the Blue Team (who sprinted on the court from the sidelines as soon as the possession ended), who will be face-guarded by the Black Team. One of the players from the Blue Team must get open and catch the ball in front of the Black Team defenders. No over-top passes. Step 3: If the Black Team gets a five-second call, they get the ball and get to transition against the Blue Team, who loses their offensive possession. If the Black Team gets a steal, they immediately attack and try to covert against the Blue Team. If the Black Team scores on Blue Team after stealing the ball, the Blue Team takes out the basketball and tries to inbound the basketball to the Red Team, who rotated to the outlet lines on the sidelines. If the Black Team gets stopped by Blue Team after stealing the basketball, the Blue Team attacks and plays full-court 2v2 against the Black Team. Step 4: If the Blue Team successfully receives the inbounds pass, they play full-court 2v2 against the Black Team. No over-top passes are allowed until the ball handler gets passed half-court. Step 5: Regardless of the outcome of the possession, the Black Team takes the basketball out and tries to inbound the basketball to one of the players on the Green Team (who sprinted on the court from the sidelines as soon as the possession ended) to continue the drill, so that it is continuous full-court 2v2 with inbounds denial. Additional Info: Teams get two points for a made two-point field goal, three points for a made three-point field goal and five points for getting a five-second violation on an inbounds denial. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

19 2v2 Transition Set Up: Two players from the Black Team will start on offense outside of the three point line, while their two defenders from the Red Team will start in proper defensive positions. Two players from the Red Team will start in outlet lines on the same end of the court, while two players from the Black Team will start in outlet lines on the opposite end of the court. Step 1: Black Team will play live 2v2 against the Red Team. Offense is allowed one pass to score and the offensive players are allowed three dribbles per catch. One shot per possession. If the offense scores, one of the defenders will take the basketball out of bounds and inbounds the basketball to one of their Red Team teammates on the wing, while the two offensive players from the Black Team sprint back on defense. If the offense gets stopped, the defender with the ball will immediately outlet the basketball to one of their Red Team teammates on the wing, who will play 2v2 in the full-court against the previous offensive team. Step 3: Continue this rotation until one of the teams scores 8 baskets.

20 2v3, 3v2, 2v1 Step 1: Two offensive players will attack three defenders and try to score in the 2v3 situation. Step 2: On the change of possession the three offensive players will attack the two defenders and play 3v2 in the full-court. Step 3: Offensive player that shoots (or turns the basketball over) must sprint back on defense, while the two defensive players secure the rebound or get the made field goal out of the net and then attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation in the full-court.

21 2v3 to 3v2 Step 1: Two offensive players will attack three defenders and play 2v3 in the full-court. The three defenders will try to trap and force a turnover, while the offensive players will try to advance the basketball up the floor then score. Step 2: On the change of possession, the three defenders will transition to offense and attack the two offensive players that sprinted back to play defense. It will be live 3v2 in the full-court.

22 3v2 to 2v1 Set Up: Three offensive players will start on the baseline, while two defenders will start in the slot positions just above the three-point line. One offensive player will start with the basketball. Step 1: Ball handler will dribble to start the drill. On the dribble, the drill is live 3v2 in the full-court. The two defenders should sprint back and communicate who is protecting the basket and who is picking up the basketball around the top of the key. Step 2: Top defender will pick up and guard the ball, while the low defender will protect the basket. On the first pass, the top defender must drop to protect the basket, while the low defender closes out on the basketball under control. Step 3: Offensive player that shoots (or turns the basketball over) must sprint back on defense, while the two defensive players secure the rebound or get the made field goal out of the net and then attack the defender and try to score in the 2v1 situation in the full-court.

23 11 Man Continuous 3v2 Set Up: Players start in 11 different places on the floor (two awaiting defenders on each end of the floor, three attacking offensive players and the rest of the player evenly divided into four outlet lines). Step 1: Three offensive players will attack the two awaiting defenders and play live 3v2 in the half-court. One shot per possession. Step 2: On the shot (make or miss), any of the five players involved in the 3v2 can grab the rebound/made shot. Player that secures the basketball will outlet to either outlet line, then sprint the wing in the opposite direction for a 3v2 break with the players in front of the same-side outlet lines against the two awaiting defenders on the opposite end of the floor. Step 3: Two of the players that did not secure the basketball will stay on the court and be the next defenders, while the other two players will fill the outlet lines on each side. Additional Info: If you want to make this drill competitive, you can reward players for points, rebounds and assists. Player with highest total at the end of six minutes wins.

24 3v2 + 1 Set Up: Players will divide into two teams and space accordingly. One team will start with two defenders in the paint awaiting the transitioning offense. Each team will have a line of ready defenders at half-court awaiting the transitioning offense to cross half-court. Three offensive players will start with the basketball in transition. Step 1: Offensive players will attack the waiting defenders with an advantage of a 3v2. Once the offense crosses half-court, the third defender will touch the halfcourt circle then sprint to get back. Step 2: On the change of possession, the three defenders will transition to offense and attack the two awaiting defenders on the other end of the floor. Once the offense crosses half-court, the third defender will touch the half-court circle then sprint to get back. Additional Info: Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

25 3v3 Conversion Set Up: Three defensive players and three offensive players will start on the court, while the rest of the players will start evenly divided into four outlet lines. Step 1: Ball handler will outlet the ball to either of their teammates in the outlet lines to initiate the drill. The Red Team will attack the Black Team and play live 3v3 in the full-court. Step 2: On a change of possession, the three offensive players on the Red Team will sprint back on defense, while the defender that steals the basketball, secures the rebound or gets the made field goal out of the net will quickly outlet or inbound the basketball to either of their teammates in the outlet lines, then sprint the wing in the opposite direction where they will play live 3v3 in the full-court. Rotation: Two defenders that did not secure the basketball will fill the outlet lines.

26 Laker Drill Set Up: Players will be divided into four teams. A team of three will start on offense, a team of three will start on defense and another team of three will start on each baseline. Step 1: Black Team will play live 3v3 against the Red Team in the half-court. On the shot (regardless make or miss), the Blue Team will transition against the Black Team who will transition back on defense. Step 2: Blue Team will play live 3v3 against the Black Team in the half-court. On the shot (regardless make or miss), the Green Team will transition against the Blue Team who will transition back on defense to continue the drill. Additional Info: If the defense gets a steal, they will transition in the full-court against the team that turned the basketball over. On the score, the team waiting on the baseline will transition against them to continue the drill.

27 3v3 Run and Jump Set Up: Ball handler will start with the basketball on either block and will be pressured by an on-ball defender, while the other two offensive players will start on each wing at half-court and their defenders will be in correct gap positions, up-the-line. Step 1: On-ball defender must turn the ball handler and try to get them out of control. Gap defenders are up-the-line and ready to jump the handler to force a turnover. Step 2: Defenders should avoid face-trapping, which allows the ball handler to see the jump coming. The best time to jump is when the ball handler loses vision or changes direction. If one of the defenders jumps, the other defender must rotate back to and play safety. Step 3: If the ball handler is able to pass out of the trap, both the on-ball defender and the defender that jumped must sprint back to the get to the level of the basketball, while communicating who is rotating onto the unguarded offensive player down court. Step 4: Regardless the outcome of the possession, the defensive team will transition back on offense and play live 3v3 in the full-court.

28 3v3 Transition Set Up: Players will be divided in two teams and space accordingly. Step 1: The Red Team will play 3v3 against the Black Team in to half-court. On a change of possession, the three offensive players on the Red Team will sprint back on defense, while the defender that steals the basketball, secures the rebound or gets the made field goal out of the net will quickly outlet or inbound the basketball to their teammate in the outlet line. Step 2: Player that receives the outlet pass will advance the basketball up the sideline to the offensive player attacking from the wing, while the two waiting players on the baseline will sprint the floor and be the second and third offensive players involved in the live 3v3 play on the other end. Step 3: On a change of possession, the three offensive players on the Black Team will sprint back on defense, while the defender that steals the basketball, secures the rebound or gets the made field goal out of the net will quickly outlet or inbound the basketball to their teammate in the outlet line to continue the drill.

29 4v3 Full-Court Step 1: Four offensive players will start outside of the three-point line, while three defenders will start inside the three-point line (one defender must pressure the basketball, while the other two can be in gap or help-side positions). Step 2: Offensive players must rotate the basketball around to each other and try to get an uncontested three-point jump shot within four passes. The defenders must scramble and rotate on passes made by the offense to try and prevent them from getting an uncontested three-point jump shot. The offensive players can only shoot three-point jump shots. Step 3: If the defensive team gets a stop (rebound or turnover), they immediately transition and play live 3v4 in the full-court and can score however they want (they are not limited to just shooting threepoint jump shots like the team of four). If they get scored on, they must take out and inbound the basketball before transitioning. Step 4: If the offensive team gets an offensive rebound, they must bring the basketball back outside of the three-point line and try to get another uncontested three-point jump shot within four passes. Regardless if they score or get stopped, they must immediately pressure the basketball and try to use their extra player to their advantage to create a turnover and get a stop. Additional Info: Team with most scores at the end of three minutes wins. After three minutes, change teams and start a new game. Continue this drill until all of your players have had a chance to play on the team of three and the team of four.

30 Triangle Fast Break Set Up: Two teams of four will start on the floor. The offensive team will start with a ball handler on the free throw line, a player on the wing, and a player in each of the deep corners on the opposite end of the floor. The defensive team will start with two players behind the basketball on the blocks, a player at half-court, and a player on free throw line on the opposite end of the floor. Step 1: As soon as the ball handler dribbles, it is live 4v4. The defenders trailing the ball must sprint and try to back tip the basketball, while the ball handler tries to take advantage of the initial 4v2 situation. Step 2: Regardless of the outcome of the possession, the defensive team will transition against the offensive team for one possession in the full-court. Step 3: After each down-and-back, reset the drill. Teams will alternate starting with the ball. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

31 4v4v4 Continuous Set Up: Four offensive players will start outside of the three-point line, while their defenders will start in correct on-ball, gap or help-side positions. Step 1: Players will play live 4v4, using the team s offensive and defensive principles. Offensive players are allowed three dribbles per catch. Step 2: If the offensive team scores, they will stay on offense and transition against the four waiting defenders on the other end of the court. If the defensive team gets a rebound or creates a turnover, they become the offensive team and transition against the four waiting defenders on the other end of the court. Step 4: Team that does not transition will stay on the same end of the court and be ready to play defense as soon as one of the other teams transitions back their way. Additional Info: Drill is continuous 4v4 in the full-court. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins. You can allow teams to press if you want to make the drill more competitive.

32 Push It 4v4 Set Up: Players will be divided into four teams. A team of four will start on offense, a team of four will start on defense and another team of four will start on each baseline. Step 1: Black Team will play live 4v4 against the Red Team in the half-court. On the shot (regardless make or miss), the Blue Team will transition against the Black Team who will transition back on defense. Step 2: Blue Team will play live 4v4 against the Black Team in the half-court. On the shot (regardless make or miss), the Green Team will transition against the Blue Team who will transition back on defense to continue the drill. Additional Info: If the defense gets a steal, they will transition in the full-court against the team that turned the basketball over. On the score, the team waiting on the baseline will transition against them to continue the drill.

33 Transition Attack with Back Tippers Set Up: Two teams of five will start on the floor. The offensive team will start with a player on the block, a player just behind the free throw line, a player on each wing at half-court and a player on the opposite-end block. The defensive team will start with two players behind the basketball on the blocks, two players defending the wings in proper up-the-line gap positions and a player in the paint protecting the basket. Step 1: Coach will pass the basketball to the offensive player just below the free throw line to initiate the drill. As soon as the offensive player receives the basketball, it is live 5v5. The defenders trailing the ball must sprint and try to back tip the basketball, while the ball handler tries to take advantage of the initial 4v3 situation. Step 2: Regardless of the outcome of the possession, the defensive team will transition against the offensive team for one possession in the full-court. Step 3: After each down-and-back, reset the drill. Teams will alternate starting with the basketball. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

34 Call the Name Drill Set Up: Coach will start with the basketball. Five offensive players will be spread across the baseline, while five defenders will be spread across the free throw line. Step 1: Coach will pass the basketball to one of the offensive players on the baseline. The defender in front of the offensive player that receives the ball from coach will sprint to touch the baseline, while the offensive team transitions 5v4 in the full-court. Step 2: Defenders must communicate and scramble until their teammate is back on defense. Offensive players must try to take advantage of the 5v4 situation and score before the trailing defender can get back on defense. Step 3: Regardless of the outcome of the possession, the defensive team will transition against the offensive team for one possession in the full-court. Additional Info: If Coach wants the offense to have a bigger advantage (5v3) in the fullcourt, they can call out a defensive player s name who will have to sprint and touch the baseline before sprinting back on defense in addition to the defensive player in front of the basketball.

35 Rockets Transition Step 1: Players will play live 5v4 in the half-court. An additional player from the defensive team will start at half-court. Step 2: As soon as there is a change of possession, the waiting player at half-court can release. The offensive team must sprint back, while the defensive team will transition and score in the fullcourt 5v5 situation. Step 3: Teams get two points for a made two-point field goal, three points for a made three-point field goal or five points if they hit the sprinting additional player for a lay-up before the transitioning defenders get back. Alternate which team starts with the 5v4 advantage each time. Additional Info: Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

36 Tap Transition Step 1: Two teams of five will be in an alternating single file line in front of the backboard. Players will jump and tip the basketball off the backboard and move to the end of the line. Step 2: Coach will yell Live and the team with the basketball will transition on offense, while the team without the basketball will sprint back on defense. Step 3: Regardless of the outcome of the possession, the defensive team will transition against the offensive team for one possession in the full-court. Step 4: After each down-and-back, set up the drill again. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins. Coach should try to even out the amount of times each team gets to start on offense so it is fair.

37 5v5 Change Drill Step 1: Players will play live 5v5, using the team s offensive and defensive principles. Step 2: Coach can yell, Change at any time. When Coach yells, Change, the ball handler will set the basketball down, sprint to touch the baseline, and the offensive team will sprint back on defense, while the defensive team will pick up the basketball and transition on offense with a 5v4 advantage. The original ball handler will sprint back on defense as soon as they touch the baseline. Additional Info: Drill is 5v5 in the full-court, with no stoppage. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins. Coach should try to even out the amount of times each team has to change so that both teams get the same number of possessions.

38 Progression Drill Overview: Drill starts with free throw, and then it becomes 2v1, then 3v2, then 4v3, then 5v4, and then 5v5. Step 1: Player from the Red Team will shoot a free throw, while two players from the Black Team will start outside the lane, as if they were boxing out on a free throw attempt. Player from the Red Team that shoots the free throw must sprint back and defend against the two players from the Black Team that are now on offense looking to score in the full-court 2v1 situation. One shot per possession. Step 2: As soon as one of the offensive players shoots or turns the basketball over, they must sprint back and defend against three players from the Red Team (the defender and two additional players that stepped on as soon as the possession ended) who are looking to score in the full-court 3v2 situation. One shot per possession. Step 3: As soon as one of the offensive players shoots or turns the basketball over, they must sprint back and defend against four players from the Black Team (the two defenders and two additional players that stepped on as soon as the possession ended) who are looking to score in the full-court 4v3 situation. One shot per possession. Step 4: As soon as one of the offensive players shoots or turns the basketball over, they must sprint back and defend against five players from the Red Team (the three defenders and two other additional players that stepped on as soon as the possession ended) who are looking to score in the full-court 5v4 situation. One shot per possession. Step 5: As soon as one of the offensive players shoots or turns the basketball over, they must sprint back and defend against five players from the Black Team (the four defenders and an additional player that stepped on as soon as the possession ended) who are looking to score in the full-court 5v5 situation. Additional Info: Teams get one point for a made free throw, two points for a made two-point field goal and three points for a made three-point field goal. Alternate which team starts by shooting the free throw each time. Team with most points at the end of six minutes wins.

39 Big Transition Series Set Up: Four coaches or managers will be located at each of the four outlet positions. Post players will start near the rim. Step 1: Post players will toss the basketball off the glass, secure the rebound, and then outlet the basketball to the coach on the wing. The coach will immediately advance the basketball to the coach located on the opposite end wing. Post players will sprint the floor, hit the waiting coach, and then spin and seal. Once they call for the basketball, coach will make a post entry pass and they can score using any post move. Step 2: Post players will grab the basketball out of the net then outlet the basketball to the coach on the wing. The coach will immediately advance the basketball to the coach located on the opposite end wing, who will hit the rim running post for a lay-up or dunk. Step 3: Post players will grab the basketball out of the net then outlet the basketball to the coach on the wing. The coach will immediately advance the basketball to the coach located on the opposite end wing. Post players will sprint the floor, set a drag screen in transition, and then pop for a jump shot. Step 3: Post players will grab the basketball out of the net then outlet the basketball to the coach on the wing. The coach will immediately advance the basketball to the coach located on the opposite end wing. Post players will sprint the floor, set a drag screen in transition, and then pop. On the catch, they will shot fake then finish at the rim.

40 Two Man Full-Court Drag Set Up: Players will be divided into groups of two at opposite ends of the floor. Step 1: Post player will outlet the basketball to the guard on the wing. The post player will sprint the floor then set a drag screen in transition. The guard will dribble the basketball up the court, use the drag screen, turn the corner and then finish at the rim. Step 2: Post player will get the basketball out of the net and outlet the basketball to the guard on the wing. The post player will sprint the floor then set a drag screen in transition. The guard will dribble the basketball up the court, use the drag screen then hit the rolling post player for a finish at the rim. Step 3: Post player will get the basketball out of the net and outlet the basketball to the guard on the wing. The post player will sprint the floor then set a drag screen in transition. The guard will dribble the basketball up the court, use the drag screen then shoot a pocket jump shot. Step 4: Post player will get the basketball out of the net and outlet the basketball to the guard on the wing (if the guard misses the jump shot, the post player will get the rebound and finish before outletting the ball). The post player will sprint the floor then set a drag screen in transition. The guard will dribble the basketball up the court, use the drag screen then hit the popping post player for a pick and pop wing jump shot.

41 120 in Two Full-Court Set Up: Players will be located in three lines across the baseline. The first player in the middle line and the second player in each of the corner lines will start with a basketball. Two additional players will start with basketballs in the opposite-end corners. Five basketballs total. Step 1: Player 1 will pass the basketball to a sprinting Player 2, then sprint around Player 2. Step 2: Player 2 will receive the pass, pass the basketball to a sprinting Player 3, and then sprint around Player 3 for a catch-and-shoot jump shot from Player 5. Step 3: Player 3 will receive the pass, pass the basketball to a sprinting Player 1 for a layup, and then sprint around Player 1 for a catch-and-shoot jump shot from Player 4. Step 4: Player 1 will rebound their own lay-up, then pass the basketball ahead to Player 5 to continue the drill, while Player 2 and Player 3 will rebound their own shots and replace the player they received the pass from. Additional Info: After Player 1 makes their second lay-up, Player 6 will grab the basketball out of the net and continue the drill.

42 Super 6 Set Up: Players will start in four lines (one line on each wing on each end of the floor). An additional player will start with the basketball under the rim. Step 1: Player 1 will inbound the basketball to a banana-cutting Player 2. Player 2 will advance the basketball with one dribble and hit a sprinting Player 3 for a lay-up. Step 2: Player 4 will follow the lay-up, get the basketball out of the net, and then inbound the basketball to a banana-cutting Player 5. Player 5 will advance the basketball with one dribble and hit a sprinting Player 6 for a lay-up. Step 3: Player 7 will follow the lay-up, get the ball out of the net, and then inbound the basketball to a banana-cutting Player 1 to continue the drill. Record: Players will follow their pass and rotate to the back of the line they passed to. Player that finishes a lay-up will rotate to the same-side wing (trailing rebounder line).

43 Clipper Drill Set Up: Players will start in three lines across the baseline. Coach will set up cones wide on the half-court line to ensure that players are sprinting wide. Players in the middle line will each start with a basketball. Step 1: Player in the middle line (Player 1) will outlet the basketball to the cutting player on the wing (Player 2), then will sprint straight forward. Player that receives the outlet (Player 2) will take one dribble forward then pass the basketball back to the player in the middle (Player 1), who has sprinted beyond the top of the key, then sprint around the cone and pursue the rebound. Step 2: Player in the middle (Player 1) will quickly catch the basketball then quickly advance the basketball ahead to the cutting player on the opposite wing (Player 3) for a lay-up, and then sprint around the cone near the baseline. Step 3: The wing that did not make the lay-up (Player 2) will grab the basketball out of the net and outlet the basketball to the cutting player on the wing that just made the lay-up (Player 3), then will sprint straight forward. The player that receives the outlet (Player 3) will take one dribble forward then pass the basketball back to the player in the middle (Player 2), who has sprinted beyond the top of the key. Player in the middle (Player 2) will quickly catch the basketball then quickly advance the basketball ahead to the cutting player on the opposite wing (Player 1) for a lay-up. Additional Info: Player in the front of the middle line on the baseline will grab the basketball out of the net and immediately repeat the same steps with the next group. Continue the drill until the team makes 20 lay-ups in a row. If the basketball touches the floor or any lay-up is missed, the drill starts over.

44 USA Transition Overview: Players will start in three lines. Players in Line 1 will rebound and inbound the basketball. Players in Line 2 will receive outlet passes and hit the sprinting wing for lay-ups. Players in Line 3 will sprint around the cones wide on the wings for full-court lay-ups. Step 1: Player 1 will inbound the basketball to a banana-cutting Player 2. Player 2 will receive the outlet then advance the basketball with one dribble and hit the wing (Player 3) on the opposite side for a layup. Step 2: Player 1 will sprint the floor and grab the basketball out of the net, then inbound the basketball to Player 2, who will be butt-tosideline. Player 2 will receive the outlet then advance the basketball with one dribble and hit the wing (Player 3) on the opposite side for a lay-up.

45 32 Second Drill Step 1: Coach will shoot the basketball and all five players will pursue the rebound. As soon as they secure the rebound, Player 1 will receive the outlet from the teammate who rebounded the ball and everyone else will sprint their lanes. Player 1 will advance the basketball with one dribble then hit the wing (Player 2) for a lay-up. Step 2: Player 4 will take the basketball out and inbound to Player 1 on the opposite side of the floor. Player 1 will advance the basketball with one dribble then hit the wing (Player 3) for a lay-up. Step 3: Player 5 will take the basketball and inbound to Player 1. Player 1 will advance the basketball with one dribble then hit the rim running post (Player 4) for a lay-up or dunk. Step 4: Player 4 will take the basketball out and inbound to Player 1. Player 1 will advance the basketball with one dribble then hit the rim running post (Player 5) for a lay-up or dunk. Step 5: Player 5 will take the basketball out and inbound to Player 1. Player 1 will advance the basketball with one dribble then hit the wing (Player 2) for a transition three-point shot. Step 7: Player 4 will take the basketball out and inbound to Player 1. Player 1 will advance the basketball with one dribble then hit the wing (Player 3) for a transition three-point shot. Additional Info: If a shot is missed, someone must rebound the basketball and score before moving on to the next possession. Goal is to make six scores in under 32 seconds. Wings must touch baseline if they do not shoot. Posts must get past half-court on every possession.