3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan
A full practice built for coaches who only have 3-6 players show up, maximizing touches and competitive reps without needing a full 10-man roster.
75 minutes Coaches with small rostersAges 13-15
Run sheet75 min
- 01Dynamic WarmupWarm-up · 8m
- 02Partner Passing & FinishingSkill work · 10m
- 031-on-1 Wing RepsDrill · 12m
- 04Closeout & Contain WorkDrill · 10m
- 05Give-and-Go / Backdoor ReadsSkill work · 10m
- 063-on-3 Half-Court GamesScrimmage · 20m
- 07Free Throws Under FatigueCooldown · 5m
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Q1Who is the 3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan practice plan for?
3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan is built for coaches with small rosters coaching players in 13-15, and can be adjusted in length or intensity for other age groups.
Q2How long does the 3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan practice plan take?
3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan runs 75 minutes total across 7 blocks: 1 warm-up, 2 skill works, 2 drills, 1 scrimmage, 1 cooldown.
Q3What drills are included in the 3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan practice plan?
3-on-3 Small Roster Practice Plan uses: Defensive Stance & Slides, Partner Chest & Bounce, Mikan Drill, 1-on-1 from the Wing, Closeout & Contain, Give-and-Go Read, Backdoor Cut Read, Pick & Roll Reads, Perfect Practice FTs. Each links to its full breakdown in the drill library.
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