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Small-Sided Game·Fundamental·U12+

Rebound and Go

Train transition outlet decisions and first three steps.

Players
3v3
Court
Full court
Time
12 min
Equipment
Balls

Description

Coach shoots, defense rebounds, sprints. Rebounder must outlet within two dribbles. Play 3v3 to the other end.

The constraint

Defensive rebound starts immediate transition. Outlet must come before two dribbles.

CLA principle

Transition speed is created by the first decision, not the first step.

Coaching points

  • Wide lanes from the rim out.
  • First pass is forward whenever possible.

Common mistakes

  • Dribbling into pressure before looking up.