Break the Press and Score 4-on-3

Setup

Four offensive players break a three-player backcourt press, while a fourth defender waits in the frontcourt at the top of the key.

How it runs

1. Inbound and break the three-player press with spacing and reversal.
2. Once the ball passes the press, the offense attacks immediately against the back defender and any recovering pressers.
3. Read the numbers: 3-on-2 or 2-on-1 leads to a layup, open shot or extra pass.
4. All non-shooters crash the glass on the shot.
5. Defense that gets the stop brings the ball back the other way as the next offense.

Coaching point

Beating the press is not the goal; scoring off it is.