Transition · U17 drill · ages 16–17
11-Man Break with Pass-Ahead Rule
Nonstop 3-on-2 where the ball must be passed ahead before anyone dribbles.
AgesU17+
Players11–14
Time12 min
Spacefull court
Equipment1 ball
Levelintermediate

Setup
Two defenders in tandem at each end; two outlet players on each sideline at the free-throw line extended. Three attackers start at one end.
How it runs
- Three attack 3-on-2; after a score or stop, the defender who gets the ball outlets to a sideline player.
- The outlet player and the two defenders now attack the other end 3-on-2 against the waiting pair.
- Rule twist: the ball must be passed ahead over half court before any dribble is used in the backcourt.
- The three players who just attacked: two stay as the new tandem defenders, the third goes to the outlet spot.
- Keep the drill running without stopping for 4 to 6 minutes.
Coaching point
Outlet catches facing the sideline and turns to look up the floor straight away.
In the U17 Drill Book, page 106
The full drill
- 3 more coaching points
- 3 common mistakes and how to fix them
- 3 progressions to make it harder
- a way to make it competitive
Plus 119 more drills for ages 16–17, one per page, with court diagrams.
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