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Basketball: 3 Man Motion Drill

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P1 is in triple threat position.

P2 & P3 make a V-cut run looking to receive the pass from P1.

P1 can pass to either side. After passing P1 looks to receive the pass back after making a V-cut run and then shoots a lay-up.


P2 & P3 follow up for the rebound and then all rotate one spot anti so that the drill continues.

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3 Player Pass, Cut and Shoot:

Setup the practice as shown.

Player 1 starts with the ball with player 2 making a flash (sprint) cut to the elbow. Player 3 sprints to the cones in front of the before maing an L cut.

Player 1 then passes the ball to player 2 who pivots and passes the ball to player 3 to shoot.

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Pass, Cut and Shoot:

Player 1 dribbles to the cone before passing to player 2, and then proceeds to continue their run to the next cone. They then make a cut to receive the pass and then turn and shoot.

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3 Man Motion Drill (ii):

1 passes to 2. p1 v-cut and replace yourself. 2 pass back to 1. 2 & 3 back cut.
1 pass to 2 or 3. Rebound & rotate anti-clockwise.

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Back Cut Drill:

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