3V3 Resource Guide 3V3 RESOURCE GUIDE

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Always Fun Building Skills Cultivating Values Developing Wellness

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Jr. NBA Overview 04

Jr. NBA Philosophy 05

NBA & USAB Youth Guidelines 08

3v3 Overview 14

3v3 Rules 16

FAQ 22

3v3 Score Sheet 24

3v3 Practice Plans 26

3v3 Offensive Plays 34

3v3 RESOURCE GUIDE

Overview

The Jr. NBA is the league’s official youth basketball participation program for boys and girls ages 6-14 that teaches the fundamentals of the game at the grassroots level to help grow and improve the youth basketball experience for all.

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Philosophy

The Jr. NBA Philosophy is to share the game of basketball with youth across the world by teaching skills, values, and wellness in The ABCD’s of the Jr. NBA a positive and fun environment. The Jr. NBA’s holistic approach is intended to strengthen the culture of youth basketball, teach life lessons, and empower youth to live a full and healthy A life. The Jr. NBA believes this philosophy leads to developing Always Fun complete and well-rounded basketball players and individuals. B Building Skills The Jr. NBA philosophy manifests itself in our curriculum C through the ABCD’s of the Jr. NBA. The ABCD’s of the Jr. Cultivating Values NBA are the foundation of the curriculum and define what D the Jr. NBA stands for. Each element of the ABCD’s of Developing Wellness the Jr. NBA is equally important and works with the other components to develop well-rounded basketball players and people. Please see below for the ABCD’s of the Jr. NBA.

A LWAYS FUN The 7 Ways that Jr. NBA We love the game of basketball because at its core, it’s FUN! Players Experience Fun Basketball should be fun at every level, and as Jr. NBA players make progress in their development, their understanding Achieving Goals

of fun also evolves. So whether it’s encouraging a first- Mastering Skills time player as she learns to dribble, or helping a young Loving the boy set goals, the game should always be oriented around Process

fun. Fun is always a part of the Jr. NBA curriculum. High Fives & Smiles

Cheering for Others

Interactive Games

Positive Encouragement

Continued

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B UILDING SKILLS Skill Categories

Building basketball skills is an essential part of learning the game. The Jr. NBA recognizes that skill development Ball-Handling is a process that is especially important for youth players. Passing The Jr. NBA uses a skill progression checklist that helps Shooting players advance through developmental levels. Footwork & Conditioning As Jr. NBA players master skills and advance in the Rebounding curriculum, skill categories grow more advanced. This approach helps Jr. NBA players to continually develop and Offense enjoy the positive reinforcement of mastering new skills! Defense

C ULTIVATING VALUES Character Building Values The game of basketball provides everyone involved in the game the opportunity to learn countless life lessons. The lessons learned in the Jr. NBA curriculum will be with our Teamwork

players for a lifetime. Therefore, the Jr. NBA makes it a priority Sportsmanship to cultivate these core values throughout all programming. & Fairness Leadership

A key tenet of the Jr. NBA philosophy is to incorporate Respect character-building messages into every practice. Values are Responsibility also taught in unscripted situations, and we encourage our Confidence coaches to embrace those opportunities as well. The Jr. NBA & Humility character building lessons will undoubtedly go beyond the Positivity & court and help youth players in other areas of their lives. Receptiveness

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D EVELOPING WELLNESS Aspects of Wellness One of the best parts of the game of basketball is that it promotes wellness across many aspects of life. The Jr. NBA wants to address, educate, and encourage Active Lifestyle young players to be healthy in each of these areas. Time Management

The Jr. NBA believes that developing as a complete Injury person is more important than developing just as a Prevention basketball player. Whether it is understanding more about Nutrition nutrition or learning time management skills, themes of Rest & Recovery wellness will be applied throughout the curriculum. Healthy Relationships

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NBA & USAB Youth Guidelines

WHY THE The NBA and USA Basketball have partnered to develop guidelines GUIDELINES designed to promote a positive and healthy youth basketball WERE DEVELOPED experience. These guidelines prioritize the health and well-being of young athletes while enhancing enjoyment, participation, and development in the game. Please see the guidelines that follow.

RECOMMENDED GAME GAMES P R AC T I C E # O F P R AC T I C E S PARTICIPATION AGE LENGTH PER WEEK LENGTH PER WEEK GUIDELINES Ages 7-8 20-28 minutes 1 30-60 minutes 1

Ages 9-11 24-32 minutes 1 to 2 45-75 minutes 2

Ages 12-14 28-32 minutes 2 60-90 minutes 2 to 4

Grades 9-12 32-36 minutes 2 to 3 90-120 minutes 3 to 4

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MAXIMUM # OF HOURS PER WEEK IN PARTICIPATION AGE # OF GAMES/DAY ORGANIZED BASKETBALL GUIDELINES Ages 7-8 1 3 hours

Ages 9-11 2* 5 hours

Ages 12-14 2* 10 hours**

Grades 9-12 2* 14 hours**

The maximum participation guidelines outlined above are intended to serve as limits on a young athlete’s participation in organized basketball. It is possible that participation in organized basketball within the maximum limits but in excess of the recommendations is also not advisable from a health and wellness standpoint; however, this issue requires further study.

* Youth basketball players, parents and coaches should demonstrate caution in scheduling or participating in more than one game per day, especially on consecutive days. If young athletes participate in an event or tournament in which more than one game is played per day on consecutive days, players should have additional time off from sports activities following the event to allow for recovery.

** It is recommended that young athletes in these age ranges who are approaching these maximum hour limits not participate in another organized sport concurrently.

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REST MIN. # OF MAX. MONTHS PER RECOMMENDED GUIDELINES REST DAYS YEAR IN ORGANIZED HOURS OF SLEEP AGE PER WEEK BASKETBALL PER NIGHT

Ages 7-8 2 4 months 9-12 hours

Ages 9-11 2 5 months 9-12 hours

Ages 12-14 1 7 months 8-10 hours*

Grades 9-12 1 9-10 months 8-10 hours

* For 12 year olds, 9-12 hours of sleep is recommended

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THE NBA Delay specialization in basketball until at least age 14. RECOMMENDS Playing multiple sports helps kids make new friends and develop new skills. Medical and scientific experts recommend early sports sampling and delaying single-sport specialization until mid to late adolescence. Playing multiple sports should not be viewed as falling behind, but rather as building the foundation for future success. Research shows that early sport specialization is NOT necessary to produce elite-level performance.

Sports sampling, which is characterized by participation in multiple sports during childhood, provides a young athlete the chance to find a sport that may ultimately fit him or her best. There are several demonstrated benefits of sports sampling:

 Prolonged engagement in sports  More enjoyable and positive early sports experiences  Healthy physical, psychological, and social development  Transfer of skill acquired from multiple sports to primary sport if specialization occurs

Current research does not support the view that early single- sport specialization is either necessary or sufficient to produce elite performance at advanced levels of competition. In fact, early single-sport specialization in basketball and other team sports may be detrimental to long-term elite performance.

Athletes that reach the highest level of achievement have been shown to be more likely to have played multiple sports at a young age com- pared to athletes that reach relatively lower levels of achievement. With respect to basketball and other similar ball sports, world-class athletes often delayed single-sport specialization until age 16 or later.

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PLAYER The NBA and USA Basketball have adopted a Youth SEGMENTATION Basketball Player Segmentation Model designed to help ensure player safety, consistency and competitive fairness and balance for youth basketball players.

This player segmentation model, developed by an expert working group on Playing Standards, has a hybrid age/grade structure that employs strict age groupings through age 13, followed by a grade affiliation model once a player enters the ninth grade. The following are key elements of the model:

 Age-based segmentation through age 13.

 For purposes of eligibility, a “Playing Year” is defined as Sept. 1-Aug. 31.

 Beginning at age six, players are segmented by single- year age through age 13. Date of birth relative to the Playing Year is the final determinant of eligibility.

 For age segments, each age designation reflects the maximum age of a player during the Playing Year. For example, using the 2016-17 Playing Year, the 12U segment is for players who are 12 years of age and under as of Aug. 31, 2017. Should a player turn 13 on Aug. 31 or earlier, the player would be ineligible for the 12U segment and would be considered a 13U player.

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 14U or 8th grade - transition year.

 A transition year between age-based and grade-based affiliation is necessary to allow for players who have been held back in school or are old for their grade. This provides a transition period from playing with one’s age segment to playing with kids in the same academic grade.

 Event operators have the option to host a division based on the 14U age-based model and/or adopt the 8th grade-based model.

 Grade-based segmentation in grades 9 through 12.

 Players in grades nine through 12 are classified based on the grade they are attending in school as of Oct. 1 of the Playing Year.

 Exceptions: For grade segments only, players must be enrolled in school at the grade level in which they are competing AND can only be up to one Playing Year older than their grade indicates. For example, using the 2016-17 Playing Year, a ninth grade player cannot turn 17 prior to Sept. 1, 2017.

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3v3 Overview

The Jr. NBA places a priority around 3v3 programming with the understanding that it will impact a young players’ long-term development in basketball by delivering a fun and competitive on-court experience, while also creating additional opportunities for boys and girls to engage in play, foster skill development, and cultivate friendships and character values.

HIGHLIGHTED  More touches for every player BENEFITS OF 3v3

 Players learn to play all positions

 Offensive and defensive skills and knowledge are utilized every possession

 Requires teamwork and fosters skill development

 Players must always be active and engaged

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JR.NBA 3v3 The Jr. NBA, the league’s official youth basketball participation SHOCK DOCTOR program has partnered with select multi-court facilities to host LEAGUES 3v3 Shock Doctor leagues for thousands of youth across multiple markets. The Jr. NBA shares in the philosophy that 3v3 play can serve as a motivational and educational approach to teaching the game of basketball. Whether it’s a 3v3 tournament, or a game in the driveway, 3v3 is a positive format for learning and growing in basketball.

JR.NBA 3v3 Boys and Girls Ages 10U, 11U, 12U, 13U SHOCK DOCTOR LEAGUE DETAILS Length of Season 6 Weeks

Number of Games Minimum 10

Length of Court Half Court Games

Seeding Wins, losses & score differentials tracked for playoff seeding

Local Championship All teams qualify for local Jr. NBA 1-day championship

National Championship Winners of all divisions of Local Championship qualify to travel to National Championship and will receive a new set of uniforms, T-shirts, and a Jr. NBA hat. Each team will also be provided with 3 hotel rooms for 2 nights.

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Jr.NBA 3v3 Rules

The following rules have been designed to ensure fair play for all participants and closely align with USA Basketball and FIBA competition rules. The height of the basket and size of the ball are both in accordance with the NBA and USAB Youth Basketball Guidelines which can be visited at youthguidelines.nba.com. All players and coaches are expected to understand these rules prior to participating in 3v3 competition.

GAME ADMINISTRATION & RULES

ROSTER SIZE 5 player limit (must have 3 players to start the game).

REFEREES 1 required, 2 suggested.

TIME/SCORE 1 required, 2 suggested (a parent from each team). KEEPERS

TIME-OUTS Each team is allowed one 30-second timeout per game. The game clock does not stop during timeouts. NO timeouts are permitted in the last three minutes of the game.

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INITIAL Coin flip (winning the coin flip allows a team to start the game with POSSESSION the ball or decline in order to get the ball in a potential overtime).

GAME DURATION League Operators will have the option to organize & SCORING their games according to either format below: LIMITS

1 x 20 MINUTES

Running clock.

The first team to 21 points (applies to regular playing time only) or the team with the most points at the end of the game.

1 X 15 MINUTES

Running clock.

The first team to 15 points (applies to regular playing time only) or the team with the most points at the end of the game.

OVERTIME First team to score two (2) points wins.

SCORING Baskets made from inside the arc count as one point. Baskets made from behind the arc count as two points.

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Jr.NBA 3v3 Rules

SUBSTITUTIONS Can occur in dead ball situations, prior to the check ball. Players must enter the game at the top of the court.

STARTING To start the game and after any dead ball that requires POSSESSIONS checking the ball at the top, the ball must be passed in (not dribbled) from the check box at the rear of the court.

First Violation: Warning from the referee or court monitor.

Each Additional Violation: Change of possession.

SHOT CLOCK 12U & ABOVE

12 seconds. The shot clock is to be monitored by the ref and should be counted aloud for the final 5 seconds.

11U & BELOW

No shot clock - however, no stalling is allowed. The referee, court monitor or Jr. NBA staff member may institute a 30 second clock at any time. After a team has been warned about stalling, failure to hit the rim on the offensive possession within 30 seconds will result in loss of possession. The referee will count down the final 5 seconds.

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FREE THROWS 1 free throw if fouled while shooting.

2 free throws if fouled while shooting behind the arc.

1 free throw if fouled while shooting and the shooter makes the shot.

Free throws count as one point.

12U & ABOVE

Following a made free throw the ball is live as soon as the ball goes through the basket and the opposing team can gain possession and clear. If the free throw is missed, the ball is live and the offensive team can rebound and play, or the defensive team can rebound and clear.

11U & BELOW

Following a made free throw, the opposing team will check the ball at the top. If the free throw is missed, the ball is live and the offensive team can rebound and play, or the defensive team can rebound and clear.

JUMP BALL All jump balls become possession of the defensive team.

TEAM FOUL LIMIT 6 team fouls.

PENALTY FOR 2 free throws. TEAM FOULS 7-9

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Jr.NBA 3v3 Rules

PENALTY FOR 2 free throws and possession of the ball. TEAM FOULS 10+

POSSESSION 12U & ABOVE FOLLOWING A SUCCESSFUL GOAL Defense gains possession (no make it – take it) The possession begins right underneath the hoop when the defensive team takes possession of the ball. Ball to be dribbled or passed to a player behind the arc (both feet) Defensive team not allowed to make a play for the ball inside the “no-charge semicircle” (area under the basket).

11U & BELOW

Check ball exchange behind the arc (at the top).

POSSESSION Check ball exchange behind the arc (at the top). FOLLOWING A DEAD BALL

POSSESSION Ball to be dribbled/passed behind the arc. FOLLOWING A DEFENSIVE REBOUND OR STEAL

PLAYOFFS Players must play in at least 3 league games to be eligible for the playoffs.

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COACHING 12U & ABOVE RULES

Coaches are allowed to provide guidance during timeouts, and before and after games. Coaches can also make substitutions.

Coaches will be penalized a point if a ref sees excessive coaching during games.

Penalties will be assessed at referees discretion.

11U & BELOW

The same rules apply as for 12U and above, however refs will be slightly more tolerant of coaching.

Coaches can be penalized a point if a ref sees excessive coaching during games.

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3v3 League Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION How do I run a Jr. NBA 3v3 League? ANSWER This year, the Jr. NBA is running its 3v3 Leagues in 10 markets. In future years, other markets will be considered. Please go to jr.nba.com/jr-nba-3v3-league-operatorapplication to fill out an application for consideration.

QUESTION Where can I find a Jr. NBA 3v3 League in my area? ANSWER Leagues are provided in 10 markets throughout the U.S. this year: Atlanta, Georgia; Aurora, Illinois; Charlotte, North Carolina; Edmond, Oklahoma; Salt Lake City, Utah; Vancouver, Washington; Walnut Creek, California; Westfield, Indiana; West Hempstead, New York; and Whippany, New Jersey.

QUESTION What is the cost to participate? ANSWER Costs will vary depending on the market. Please visit your market’s webpage for more information about pricing.

QUESTION How long is the Jr. NBA 3v3 League? ANSWER The duration of the leagues will vary depending on the market, but in general, leagues will be 6 weeks long. Each team will play a minimum of 10 games in league play. The final week will be a single elimination tournament to qualify for the National Tournament.

QUESTION Who can play in the Jr. NBA 3v3 League? ANSWER Each league will offer divisions for boys and girls at the 10U, 11U, 12U and 13U ages. Please go to each market’s page to get specific details.

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QUESTION What are the cut-off dates for the age groups? ANSWER The Jr. NBA 3v3 Leagues follow the player segmentation model outlined in the NBA and USAB Youth Basketball Guidelines. Please see the answer below and refer to youthguidelines.nba.com if needed. For purposes of eligibility, a “Playing Year” is defined as Sept. 1-Aug. 31. Date of birth relative to the Playing Year is the final determinant of eligibility. For age segments, each age designation reflects the maximum age of a player during the Playing Year.

For example, using the 2016-17 Playing Year, the 12U segment is for players who are 12 years of age and under as of Aug. 31, 2017. Should a player turn 13 on Aug. 31 or earlier, the player would be ineligible for the 12U segment and would be considered a 13U player.

QUESTION How many players can I have on my roster? ANSWER Teams may have a minimum of 4 players on a team and a maximum of 5 players.

QUESTION Can a girl play on a boys’ team? ANSWER A girl can play on a boys’ team. A boys’ team must have a minimum of 3 boys on the roster.

QUESTION How many games can my child miss and still be able ANSWER to play in the local or National Championship? Players must play in at least 3 games to be eligible to play in either the Local or National Championship.

QUESTION If I don’t have a team, can I enter as an individual or “free agent”? ANSWER This will vary from market to market. Please contact your local league operator.

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TEAM A TEAM B

Referees 1 2

Competition Game No. Date Time Court

TEAM A RUNNING SCORE

Time Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 A B A B

 7 8 9 1 1 13 13 TEAM FOULS TEAM   10+ 2 2 14 14

 Unsportsmanlike 3 3 15 15

Players No. 1 2 4 4 16 16

5 5 17 17

6 6 18 18

7 7 19 19

8 8 20 20

TEAM B 9 9 21 21

Time Out 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 10 22 22

 7 8 9 11 11 23 23

TEAM FOULS TEAM Coaching   10+ 12 12 Penalty Points

 Unsportsmanlike SCORE (after regular time) A B

Players No. 1 2 SCORE (after over time) A B

Signature

Referee

Scorer Game Protest Requested Yes

Team Representative Timer

12” Operator 3v3 CURRICULUM

PRACTICE PLANS

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values TEAMWORK Lead the players in a discussion about teamwork. % 5

Warm-Up RUN TO THAT LINE (1 x 5 lines) Learn the court while warming up. % 5

Building Ball-Handling Skills BALL RUBS (1 x 10 sec.) Get the hands warm and gain comfort with the ball.

SINGLE LEG WRAPS Wrap the ball quickly around each leg. (2 x 20 sec. each leg)

SEATED DRIBBLE Sit and work on low, quick dribbles with the fingertips. (1 x 20 sec. each hand)

3-3-3 DRIBBLE DRILL (2 x 20 sec.) Make sure each dribble is quick and powerful.

CONE DRIBBLING Work on changing directions with the dribble. (1 x 3 min. with variations)

Passing % 60 OVERHEAD PASS DRILL Make overhead passes with a partner(s). (1 min.)

Shooting

FORM SHOOTING The shot pocket originates from where a player would hold the ball One Hand (2 x 10 shots ) with 1 hand.

1-2 STEP LAY-UPS BOTH SIDES Ensure the proper footwork while working with both hands. (1 x 2 minutes each side)

KNOCKOUT (2 games) Emphasize following the shot.

Footwork & Conditioning

JUMP-STOP DRILL Work on the fundamentals of the jump stop; balance and body control. With ball (2 times down & back)

Team Concepts THE PASS IS FASTER DRILL Work on ball-handling, passing, and catching while demonstrating that (2 x down and back each player) the pass is faster than the dribble. % 15 DEFENSE, I LOVE IT DRILL Have fun and bring energy to defense! (2 x 5)

Competing SPIN STEP IN DRILL Ensure that the players plan and turn on their inside foot. (1 x 2 minutes each way) % 15 3v3 NUMBERS GAME Emphasize the offensive and defensive concepts (games to 5) learned through 3v3.

Please limit standing time for players by spreading out and using The percentages listed serve as as many baskets, basketballs, and parents/helpers as possible. approximate recommendations on how to allocate practice time. Be sure to take regular water breaks to help your players stay hydrated.

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values BALANCED LIFESTYLE Discuss why it’s important to have a healthy balance of school, friends, % family, and hobbies. 5

Warm-Up DYNAMIC WARM-UP • Heel Walks • Toe Walks • Skip Forward (1 x each from baseline % • Skip Backwards • Jog Forward • Jog Backwards 5 to half court or back)

Building Ball-Handling Skills DOUBLE LEG WRAP (1 x 20 sec.) Wrap the ball around both legs quickly!

SIDE TO SIDE DRIBBLE (2 x 15 sec.) Control the ball by dribbling it from side to side.

FRONT TO BACK Control the ball by dribbling it front to back. DRIBBLE (2 x 15 sec.)

RETREAT DRIBBLE Work on the fundamentals of the retreat dribble. DRILL (3 x 15 sec.)

Passing

REBOUND & OUTLET PASS Work on rebounding and making a good outlet pass. DRILL (1 x 2 minutes each side) % 60

Shooting

DROP STEP LAY-UP BREAKDOWN Work on the correct footwork for the drop step lay-up. DRILL (1 x 2 minutes each way)

LAY-UP HIGH FIVE DRILL A simple high five can teach the fundamentals of a lay-up! (2 minutes each side)

3-LINE (SPOT) LAYUPS Work on lay-ups and the euro step. (1 x 90 sec each line)

Footwork & Conditioning

1-2-3 TRIPLE THREAT Work on reaction time and the triple threat stance. (1 x 90 seconds)

Team PASS & CUT DRILL Work on passing, cutting, and finishing with lay-ups. Concepts (90 seconds each way)

RECEIVING THE OUTLET Work on the proper execution of receiving the outlet pass. PASS DRILL (1 x 2 minutes) %

TEAM LAY-UP & SHOT Use this fun competitive game to work on lay-ups and shooting. 15 DRILL (games to 8)

SIDE/LATERAL PUSH Work on the defensive movement of pushing to stay in front of an DRILL (3 x 15 seconds) offensive player.

Competing ELBOWS FINISH Emphasize both offense and defense in 1 on 1 play. DRILL (games to 3) %

3v3 NUMBERS GAME Emphasize the offensive and defensive concepts 15 (games to 3) learned through 3v3.

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values FAIRNESS 1 Explain the basic rules and why we play fair. % 5

Warm-Up FREEZE TAG (2 minutes) Warm-up with a fun game of freeze tag. % 5

Building Ball-Handling Skills QUICK DROPS DRILL (2 x 20 sec) Work on quick hands and catching the ball.

SEATED DRIBBLE Sit and work on low, quick dribbles with the fingertips. (2 x 45 seconds each arm)

STATIONARY CROSSOVER LOW, Push the ball back and forth from hand to hand to improve MIDDLE, HIGH (3 x 15 seconds each) coordination and ball control.

STATIONARY UNDER Have the players work on controlling the ball under their leg. THE LEG DRIBBLE DRILL (1 x 1 minute)

Passing

KICK PASS BREAKDOWN Work on the proper kick pass form. DRILL (1 minute each way)

Shooting %

UP & UNDER BREAKDOWN Work on the proper footwork of the up and under. 60 DRILL (1 minute each way)

PASS & UP & UNDER Execute the up and under in this fluid drill. DRILL (1 x 2 minutes)

2-BOUNCE SHOOTING Hustle after rebounds to prevent two bounces. GAME (games to 5)

FREE THROW GOLF (1 game) Work on free throws in a fun competitive game.

Rebounding

SELF-TOSS The players will toss the ball into the air and jump and catch REBOUNDING DRILL (3 x 8) it at their peak.

Footwork & Conditioning

TUCK BACK DRILL (2 x 6 each way) Work on triple threat and protecting the ball.

Team DRIVE & KICK COMPETITION Emphasize a good drive and a good kick pass. Concepts DRILL (games to 8) % 15 2-PERSON CLOSEOUT Work on guarding the ball and quickly going to help. DRILL (2 x 1 minute)

Competing 3v3 NUMBERS Each possession must start with a screen away from the ball. %

GAME (games to 3) 15

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values ACTIVE LIFESTYLE Have the players define being active, and explain the benefits % of playing multiple sports. 5

Warm-Up ACTIVE WARM-UP • Jog in Place • 1 Foot Hop Left • 1 Foot Hop Right

(1 x each from baseline to %

• Head Rolls • Shoulder Rolls • Arm Rolls 5 half court or vice versa) • Waist Rolls • Knee Rolls • Ankle Rolls

Building Ball-Handling Skills LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH DRIBBLE Work on dribble speed, control, and power. (2 x 20 sec. each level & each hand)

STATIONARY CROSSOVER Push the ball back and forth from hand to hand to improve LOW, MIDDLE, HIGH coordination and ball control. (3 x 20 seconds each)

3-3-3 DRIBBLE DRILL (2 x 20 sec.) Work on quick controlled dribbles.

RUNNING DRIBBLE RIGHT, LEFT, Encourage the players to gain confidence and push & CROSSOVER (2x each) themselves to run fast while controlling the dribble.

Passing

PASS & FOLLOW (1 min) Work on good quick passes to teammates. % PARTNER(S) RUNNING PASS Try not to have any dropped passes! DRILL (2 x down & back) 60

Shooting

3-LINE (SPOT) LAYUPS Work on making lay-ups correctly. (1 x 90 sec each line)

FORM SHOOTING – 2 HANDS Emphasize the perfect shot every time. (3 x 8 each)

SPIN STEP IN DRILL Ensure that the players plant and turn on their inside foot. (1 x 2 minutes each way)

LOOP SHOOTING (1 x 4 min) Be sure to mix up the shot location.

Footwork & Conditioning

RUN TO BACKPEDAL DRILL Help the players gain comfort changing directions. (2 x down and back)

Team PASS, CUT & REPLACE Work on good passes, cutting, and filling the open spot. Concepts DRILL (2 minutes) % 15 REVERSE THE BALL Reverse the ball quickly and shoot game like shots. DRILL (games to 8)

Competing CLOSE OUT 1-ON-1 DRILL Work on good defensive close outs into 1 on 1. (4 minutes) % 15 3v3 NUMBERS GAME NO Playing with no dribbles will reinforce movement. DRIBBLES (3 minute games)

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values RESPECT: COACHES Discuss what it means to respect your coach. % 5

Warm-Up THE ESCAPE GAME The players will partner up and “escape” from each other in this fun % (3 x each partner) warm-up game. 5

Building Ball-Handling Skills QUICK DROPS DRILL (2 x 10) Work on having quick hands and catching the ball.

STATIONARY 2 BALL DRIBBLE Challenge the players by dribbling with 2 balls. SAME TIME/ALTERNATE (2 x 30 seconds each)

5-5-5 CREATIVE Allow the players to be creative with the ball. DRIBBLE (1 minute)

Passing

PASS FAKE BREAKDOWN Work on good pass fakes. DRILL (2 minutes)

PASS FAKE DRIVE DRILL Give a good pass fake to make a defender react, then drive. (1 x 2 minutes each side)

Shooting % 60

LUNGE SHOOTING Work on good footwork, balance and body control. (1 minute each way)

SHOT FAKE BREAKDOWN Have the players work on the correct execution of a shot fake. DRILL (2 minutes)

SHOT FAKE 1 DRIBBLE PULL- Execute the shot fake into a shot. UP DRILL (2 minutes each way)

Rebounding

NO BALL BOX OUT Get the players accustomed to boxing out their opponent. DRILL (2 minutes)

Footwork & Conditioning

SIDE/LATERAL PUSH Make sure the players are pushing off their back foot. DRILL (3 x 15 seconds)

Team USING A SCREEN SHOOTING Work on setting up the screen before coming off to shoot. Concepts DRILL (1 x 2 minutes each way) % 15 TRACING THE BALL Work on tracing the ball with active hands. BREAKDOWN DRILL (2 x 1 min)

Competing 3 ON 3 NUMBERS GAME - The players must start every possession with a ball screen. %

BALL SCREEN (games to 3) 15

30 Practice 6 of 12 3v3 CURRICULUM

PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values RESPECT: TEAMMATES Lead a discussion around how to respect teammates. % 5

Warm-Up LINE HOPS • 2 Feet Forward & Backwards • 2 Feet Side to Side

(1 x 20 seconds each) %

• 1 Foot Forward & Backwards • 1 Foot Side to Side 5 • Stationary Hip Swings • Arm Rolls

Building Ball-Handling Skills FINGER DRIBBLE DRILL Individually use each fingertip to dribble the ball. (1 x 30 seconds each hand)

DRIBBLE BALANCE Balance on 1 foot while dribbling. (3 x 20 seconds each leg)

SPIN DRIBBLE DRILL (3 min.) Work on a hard last dribble into a quick spin move.

DRIBBLE FREEZE TAG (3 min.) This is a fun game of tag while dribbling the ball!

Passing

KEEP AWAY GAME Work on movement, teamwork, passing, and defense. (30 sec each)

Shooting %

CROSSOVER TO A LAY-UP DRILL Work on good moves and finishing with makes. 60 (1 x 2 minutes each side)

1-STEP FORM DRILL Make sure the players create a lot of space with their steps. (10 makes each side)

JUMP STOP SHOOTING GAME Work on good jump stops, being balanced, and making (games to 5) shots at game speed.

Rebounding

WALL BOX OUT (2 minutes) Work on the proper boxout technique.

Footwork & Conditioning

THE JAB STEP BREAKDOWN Help the players to gain confidence making a jab step. DRILL (2 minutes each way)

THE JAB & ATTACK DRILL Take a hard jab and a big attack step towards the basket. (3 x each side)

Team PASS & CUT & REPLACE Get the players talking, cutting, and filling the open space. Concepts DRILL (1 x 3 minutes) % 15 DEFENDING THE 2-ON-1 Work on both 2 on 1 offense and defense. DRILL (1 x 3-5 minutes)

Competing KNOCKOUT (1 game) Have fun with this competitive shooting game. %

3v3 NUMBERS GAME - ALL Every player must touch the ball on every possession. 15 TOUCH (games to 5)

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PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values RESPECT: OPPONENTS Discuss how & why to respect your opponents. % 5

Warm-Up IQ WARM-UP (5 lines) Teach the players about the game as a part of the warm-up. % 5

Building Ball-Handling Skills DOUBLE LEG WRAP (2 x 20 sec) Wrap the ball around both legs quickly!

FRONT TO BACK DRIBBLE Control the ball by dribbling it front to back. (2 x 20 seconds each hand)

SIDE TO SIDE DRIBBLE Control the ball by dribbling it from side to side. (2 x 20 seconds each hand)

DRIBBLE BALANCE PUSH Have the players maintain balance and push off their outside leg. (2 x down and back)

WALK TO JOG DRIBBLE Work on dribbling while moving at a controlled speed. DRILL (2 each)

Passing

WHO IS READY (2 minutes) Help the players recognize when a teammate is ready. % DRIBBLE & PASS TO TARGET Work on moving and hitting the target with a pass. DRILL (2 minutes each side) 60

Shooting

PERFECT SHOT NO BASKET This is a fun shooting drill that challenges the players to DRILL (3 x 8 attempts) shoot the perfect shot!

LUNGE SHOOTING (2 x 1 min) Work on good footwork and balance with lunge shooting.

Rebounding

TOSS & GET IT DRILL (2 Toss the ball off the backboard and rebound! minutes each side)

Footwork & Conditioning

TUCK BACK (2 x 6 each way) Teach the players to be in a strong stance with the ball.

ON THE WHISTLE JUMP Have the players react to the whistle with a jump stop. STOP (2 minutes)

Team 2 ON 1 FAST BREAK (3 min) Work on good timing, spacing, and decision making.

Concepts %

GROUP CLOSE OUT SLIDE & Bring energy and work on defense! 15 TRACE DRILL (1 min. each way)

Competing ON THE BLOCK FINISH Have the players react and finish quickly with a live defender. DRILL (games to 3)

ELBOWS FINISH Help the players take good game shots with a live defender. %

DRILL (games to 3) 15

3v3 NUMBERS GAME - POST Every possession must include a pass to a post player on the block. TOUCH (games to 5)

32 Practice 8 of 12 3v3 CURRICULUM

PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL THEME ACTIVITY DETAILS PRACTICE TIME

Values RESPECT: PARENTS Discuss how to show respect for parents. % 5

Warm-Up RUN TO THAT LINE (1 x 5 lines) Learn the layout of the court while getting warm. % 5

Building Ball-Handling Skills BALL SLAMS (2 x 10) Slam the ball hard to the floor and catch it on the way up.

FINGER DRIBBLE DRILL Use 1 finger at a time to dribble the ball. (1 x 30 seconds each hand)

SIDE TO SIDE DRIBBLE LOW, Work on controlling the ball by dribbling it back and forth. MIDDLE, HIGH (3 sets each hand)

DRIBBLE BALANCE PUSH Develop good balance and really push out on every move. (2 x down and back)

Passing

DRIBBLE & PASS TO A Emphasize hitting a specific target with each pass. TARGET DRILL (1 x 2 minutes)

SLIDE AND PASS DRILL Stay low and move while passing. (2 sets of each pass)

PARTNER RUNNING PASS DRILL Make sure to lead your teammate with a good pass. % (2 x down & back) 60

OPEN & DECIDE (3 min) Work on quick decision making.

Shooting

FORM SHOOTING – Work on shooting with great form every time. 2 HANDS (3 x 8)

PARTNER STEP-IN SHOOTING Work with a partner to take good shooting reps. DRILL (10 makes each)

CHASE LAY-UPS (3 minutes) Work on making lay-ups with a live defender.

BLOCK TO BLOCK SHOOTING Work on using the backboard to make shots. DRILL (30 seconds each player)

Footwork & Conditioning

CHANGE OF SPEED DRILL Changing speeds will make every player better. (3 x down and back)

Team POST PASS & SCREEN Use pass fakes to make passes easier. Concepts DRILL (3 minutes)

FOLLOW THE LEADER SLIDES Have the players lead these quick defensive slides. %

DRILL (10 seconds each) 15

ZIG-ZAG DEFENSIVE SLIDE Get a good feel for changing directions while defending a dribbler. DRILL (3 times down and back)

Competing BACK 1 ON 1 DRILL Have fun with this great 1 on 1 drill. (games to 5 makes) %

3v3 NUMBERS GAME (games to 5) Emphasize the offensive and defensive principles highlighted 15 in 3v3.

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3v3 Offensive Plays

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01 02

Dribble Entry Cross Screen Dribble Entry Corner 3

Player 2 dribble enters. Player 1 sets Player 1 dribble enters to weak side. Player cross screen for Player 3. Player 2 3 sets screen in lane for Player 2. Player 2 passes to Player 3 for lay-up. goes to deep corner for three-point shot.

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3v3 Offensive Plays

1 2 2 3 3 3

2 1

03 04

Back Screen Skip Pass Drive Gap Dive

Player 2 passes to Player 1. Player 3 sets Player 1 drives gap to draw help defender. back screen for Player 2. Player 2 uses Player 3 spaces on the perimeter or screen and relocates to weak side three. dives hard to the basket. Player 1 Player 1 makes skip pass to Player 2. passes to Player 3 for lay-up or shot. Player 3 can slip to the basket for a lay- up after setting the screen for Player 2.

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3v3 Offensive Plays

3 3 1

1 2

05 06

High Ball Screen & Roll Hip Screen

Player 3 sets a flat high ball screen for Player Player 2 enters with pass to Player 1. 1. Player 1 comes off screen looking to score Player 2 sets a quick screen for Player and player 3 dives hard to the basket. Player 3 who curls hard and Player 3 curls 2 sets up for a deep corner three point shot. hard and dives to basket. Player 2 then pops back to 3-point line. Player 1 passes to Player 3 cutting or back to Player 2 for the 3-point shot.

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3v3 Offensive Plays

2 2 3 3

1 1

07 08

Horns Same Side Handoff Backdoor

Player 2 and Player 3 set high ball Player 1 enters ball to Player 3 at high post. screen for Player 1. Player 1 dribbles Player 1 cuts around Player 3 looking for off screen. opposite screener dives handoff. If it is not there Player 3 squares hard to the basket. Strong side screener up and hits Player 1 cutting to the basket. pops back to the 3-point line.

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3v3 Offensive Plays

3 2 1 3 2

09 10

Screen Away and Slip Side Ball Screen Corner Three

Player 1 passes to Player 3 and sets away Player 3 sets side ball screen for screen for Player 2. Player 1 then slips the player 1. Player 3 relocates to screen and dives to the basket. Player 3 deep corner and player 2 relocates passes the ball to Player 1 or Player 2. to opposite deep corner.

11 Screen Rescreen

Player 1 starts with a pass to Player 2. Player 3 sets back screen for Player 1. Player 1 makes hard basket cut and then 2 3 turns to set back screen for Player 3. Then Player 3 uses screen and dives straight to the basket. Player 2 passes 1 ball to Player 1 or Player 3 for a lay-up.

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3v3 Offensive Plays

3 2 1

1 3

12 13

DHO Backscreen Slip Double Ball Screen

Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2 and Player 3 passes to Player 1 then follows the pass to get a dribble hand follows pass and sets screen for Player off from Player 2. Player 3 then sets 1. Player 2 sets a stagger screen for a back screen for Player 2 and slips Player 1. Player 1 drives off the stagger the screen towards the basket. Player screen set by Player 3 and Player 2. 1 can pass to Player 2 or Player 3. Player 3 drives hard to the basket.

39 3v3 RESOURCE GUIDE

3v3 Offensive Plays 12U & ABOVE

2 3 3

3 1

1 1

14 15

1’s for 2’s Lay-Ups or 3’s OFFENSIVE STRATEGY OFFENSIVE STRATEGY

Player 1 drives by Defender 1 and makes Team philosophy is to drive to the rim lay-up. Defender 1 relocates behind and shoot lay-ups or kick out for three- three-point line. Defender 2 relocates to point shots. Mid-Range shots are lowest deep corner three-point line. Defender 3 percentage shots and only count 1 point. rebounds make and clears to Defender 1 or Defender 2 for three point shot.

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3v3 Offensive Plays 12U & ABOVE

1 3 1 1 2

3 2 3

16 17

Elbow Pinch Screen Free Throw Outlet Corner 3 PLAY WHEN CLEARING PLAY WHEN CLEARING

Player 1 rebounds the ball and clears Player 2 starts on weak side and goes with the dribble. Player 3 then sets an to opposite deep corner. Player 3 or away screen at the elbow for Player Player 1 rebound and quickly clear 2. Player 2 comes off screen making a ball to Player 2 for three-point shot. shallow cut and pops out to 3 point line. Player 1 passes ball to Player 2. Player 2 receives pass and looks to score.

41 VOLUME 2.0 • Published October 2017 • JrNBA.com