Keep the ball winner, bring in fresh teammates, and attack immediately.
Main Goal
Develop transition awareness and quick communication as players adapt to changing lineups and attack before the defense organizes.
Setup
Play 3v3 full court with two teams of at least five players each.
Each team has two substitutes waiting off the court at designated entry spots.
Use one ball.
Begin with normal 3v3 full-court play.
When the defense gains possession through a rebound, steal, or loose-ball recovery, the player (O1) who secured the ball stays on the court. Their two teammates (O2, O3) immediately step off, and two waiting teammates (O4, O5) enter as the new attackers.
The ball winner advances immediately while the incoming players create passing options. The team that lost possession stays on the court and transitions to defense.
After a made basket, one player from the conceding team stays to inbound. Their other two teammates step off, and two substitutes enter. One incoming player receives the inbound pass, while the other provides an additional outlet. The inbounder then joins the attack.
Continue without pausing, replacing two players on the team gaining possession each time.
Constraints
Different entry spots: Position substitutes in the deep corners, at half court, at the free-throw line extended, or both on the same side to create different transition situations.
No backcourt-to-backcourt passes: After any necessary inbound, advance by dribbling or passing directly to a teammate in the frontcourt.
Fast-break bonus: Award 2 points for a fast-break basket and 1 point for other baskets.
Paint touch required: Offense must get a paint touch before attempting to score.
Six-second possessions: Require a shot within eight seconds of securing possession or receiving the inbound pass.