Fast Break and Transition Drills

The team races to score 22 baskets in 2 minutes off outlet and ahead passes. Continuous, fast paced and good for conditioning.

Four-on-four transition. The offense pushes the ball while the defense communicates and rotates outnumbered after a broken full court press.

Continuous 3-on-2 fast breaks. The offense turns to defense, and the rebounder attacks the other way with two players from the sideline.

Outlet passes into 3-on-2 and 2-on-1 breaks. Covers rebounder footwork, getting the ball to the middle, filling lanes and defensive rotation.

Simple outlet passing drill on the fundamentals. Players rotate through both positions on both sides of the court.

Transition progression from 1v2 to 2v3, 3v4, 4v5 and 5v5. The offense learns to read outnumbered situations and find a good shot fast.

Five-on-five transition with a 16-second shot clock. Push for an early shot, then flow into early or motion offense, even after a make.

Three players run four fast break options to learn lanes, timing and spacing, building cut and screen reads that carry into motion offense.

Two players run three fast break options to learn lanes, timing and spacing, and when to cut or screen. Run it early in practice.

Four players run six fast break options to learn lanes, timing and spacing, and when to cut or screen. Habits carry over to motion offense.

Five players, one ball, full court. Every trip is outlet, middle, far wing and a layup, with players rotating spots after each make.

Three players, one ball and no dribbles, down and back. A dropped ball, bad pass or missed layup makes the rep count as zero.

Continuous full-court layups with one ball from both ends. Trains quick outlets and pushing the ball ahead with passes toward a team goal.