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Decision·Advanced·U14+

Pin-Down / Flare 3v3

Train off-ball screening reads and screener counters.

Players
3v3
Court
Half court
Time
10 min
Equipment
Balls

Description

Initiate with a pin-down or flare. Cutter reads top-lock, chase, or switch; screener reads slip, pop, or seal.

The constraint

Every possession starts with an off-ball screen; defender choice triggers the read.

CLA principle

Defender behavior dictates cutter/screener read — perception-action coupling.

Coaching points

  • Cutter sets up the cut.
  • Screener reads after contact.

Common mistakes

  • No setup cut.
  • Screener flat-footed after the screen.