Small Sided Hoops

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Essence of Offense

Game that uses the “nato” principle. (Not attached to outcomes.) Trying to get as many good offensive possessions in a row as possible. Good offensive possession = not a turnover and an uncontested shot. 

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2 on 2 3 Across

This is a game that is played in the half court. There are four "live players" in the game. 2 offense that start at half court and 2 defensive players guarding them. 

The offense has an advantage as there is 3 other offensive players positioned at each wing and the nail. These 3 players cannot move, shoot or dribble. They can only pass and set screens for the other 2 offensive players. 

The two players on offense try to use each other and the 3 extra screeners/passers to try and score. When the turn is over, offense goes to defense, defense replaces screeners. 

I consider this to be a defensive activity as it really isolates those two defenders. Principles such as jumping to the ball and help positioning are clearly highlighted and exposed in this game.