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2v2 Off-Ball Screen Game with Passer

Small-Sided 10 min 5+ players Ages: U14U16U18Senior

2v2 small-sided game with a passer that starts from an off-ball screen. Players work on screening, spacing, ball movement, and decision-making against different defensive coverages.

Court diagram: 2v2 Off-Ball Screen Game with Passer basketball drill

Instructions

  1. Start with 5 players in a line under the rim
  2. The first player dribbles out to a passer spot: corner, wing, or top
  3. Assign the second and fourth players as offense. Assign the third and fifth players as defense
  4. The 2 offensive players space away from the passer, with one player in a single gap and one player in a double gap
  5. Start the possession with an off-ball screen
  6. Play live 2v2 with the passer available as a passing outlet.

Coaching Points

  • Do not hold the ball. Move it and flow into the next action.
  • After screening, create a second passing line quickly by slipping or popping
  • Re-engage into a secondary screening action if no advantage is created
  • Do not accept the switch. Act early to prevent it or punish it.

Variations

  • Restrict the defense from switching in the first phase
  • Allow switching in the second phase.
  • Start with a screen-away action. Then add the flare screen option.

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