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Decision·Starter·U14+
Transition Numbers Game
Train decision-making in advantage transition.
Players
Variable (2v1, 3v2, 4v3)
Court
Full court
Time
15 min
Equipment
Balls
Description
After a made or missed shot, the offense sprints back. The coach randomly calls 'one', 'two', or 'three' defenders. Defense must touch the baseline before recovering. Play to a score, no more than 6 seconds.
The constraint
Coach calls a number as players sprint back; that's the number of defenders. Offense plays the advantage.
CLA principle
Variability in the number of defenders forces ball-handlers to read rather than memorize a transition pattern.
Coaching points
- Attack the front foot of the deepest defender.
- Fill lanes wide — corners stretch the help.
- Pass ahead before you dribble.
Common mistakes
- Dribbling into the chest of the lone defender.