2-on-0 - Perimeter moves from Wing with Cuts
1 passes to 2, who has completed a "V" cut, and cuts to the basket himself.
2 must catch the ball 15 - 18 feet from the basket, pivot, turn and face the basket in a triple-threat position.
Progressions from here are:
- Immediate Jump-Shot (required for all players)
- Shot fake
- Shot fake followed by jump-shot
- Shot fake followed by a one-bounce drive and jump-shot using the:
- - Crossover step
- - On-Side step
- - both the preceding moves must go each way depending upon the pivot foot.
- Shot fake followed by one-bounce driving lay-up using the :
- - Crossover step
- - On-Side step
- - both the preceding moves must go each way using correct hand for the lay-up depending upon the pivot foot.
- Shot fake followed by pass to the cutting player 1.
Points of Emphasis
Good cut
Target hand
Receives the ball 15 to 18 feet from basket
Square-up to the basket
Immediate look at the basket
Strive for perfect execution of moves

2-on-2 - Perimeter moves with Defense
Add defensive players one at a time. Firstly, on O2, then on O1 and then on both. Defense cooperates to start with.
Ball starts with player 1 in the point position. Player 2 must be allowed to do back-cuts, but not to go to the other side of the floor.
Points of Emphasis
Good cuts by players 1 & 2 to get open
Target hand by both cutters
Receives the ball 15 to 18 feet from basket
O2 Squares up to the basket
O2 Immediately take a look at the basket
Strive for perfect execution of moves or pass.

2-on-0 - Perimeter moves from Corner with Cuts
Same as Perimeter moves from Wing.
1 passes to 2, who has completed a "V" cut, and cuts to the basket himself.
2 must catch the ball 15 - 18 feet from the basket, pivot, turn and face the basket in a triple-threat position.
Progressions from here are:
- Immediate Jump-Shot (required for all players)
- Shot fake
- Shot fake followed by jump-shot
- Shot fake followed by a one-bounce drive and jump-shot using the:
- - Crossover step
- - On-Side step
- - both the preceding moves must go each way depending upon the pivot foot.
- Shot fake followed by one-bounce driving lay-up using the :
- - Crossover step
- - On-Side step
- - both the preceding moves must go each way using correct hand for the lay-up depending upon the pivot foot.
- Shot fake followed by pass to the cutting player 1.
Points of Emphasis
Good cut
Target hand
Receives the ball 15 to 18 feet from basket
Square-up to the basket
Immediate look at the basket
Strive for perfect execution of moves

2-on-2 - Perimeter moves from corner with Defense
Add defensive players one at a time. Firstly, on O2, then on O1 and then on both. Defense cooperates to start with.
Ball starts with player 1 on the wing. Player 2 must be allowed to do back-cuts, but not to go to the other side of the floor.
Points of Emphasis
Good cuts by players 1 & 2 to get open
Target hand by both cutters
Receives the ball 15 to 18 feet from basket
O2 Squares up to the basket
O2 Immediately take a look at the basket
Strive for perfect execution of moves and passes.

2-on-0 - Low Post moves with cuts
Player 2 cuts and posts low either:
1) from the corner (executes inside arm/leg step-over),
2) from across the lane or
3) from sliding down the lane.
Have your players practise all three.
Player 1 gives a pass fake and a good one-hand push pass into the post then cuts to the basket.
Practice going both ways, left and right-handed, from both sides. Player 2 progresses through:
- Pivot, Turnaround jump-shot
- Jab fake (using head and shoulders) one way, pivot and Turnaround jump-shot the other.
- Pivot to face basket, fake shot, step-through lay-up
- Power lay-up using one-bounce and drop step.
- Bounce-pass to cutter.
Points of Emphasis
Good cut / slide
Target hand
Receives the ball above low block
Strive for perfect execution of moves

2-on-2 - Low Post moves with Defense
Add one defensive player at a time, first onto O2, then add defense on the passer, O1.
Ask defense to cooperate at first, then play harder as offense gains confidence.
>From the corner, O2 practices the inside arm/leg step over to post-up.
>From the other starting positions, O2 must use good fakes to beat the defense to the spot. O2 must be allowed to go to High or mid-Post as well.
Work from High to Low Post, Opposite High to Low Post and from Opposite Low to Low Post.
Work this drill from both sides.
Points of Emphasis
Good cut / slide
Target hand
Receives the ball above low block
Strive for perfect execution of moves

2-on-0 - Perimeter moves from Wing to Foul-line
1 passes to 2, who has completed a "V" cut from the far wing to the foul line.
1 then cuts to the basket and replaces himself... "up-pass" rule.
2 must catch the ball 15 - 18 feet from the basket, pivot, turn and face the basket in a triple-threat position. Ideally, 2 should catch the ball in the air, landing in a triple-threat position facing the basket.
Progressions from here are:
- Immediate Jump-Shot (required for all players)
- Shot fake
- Shot fake followed by jump-shot
- Shot fake followed by a one-bounce drive and jump-shot using the:
- - Crossover step
- - On-Side step
- - both the preceding moves must go each way depending upon the pivot foot.
- Shot fake followed by one-bounce driving lay-up using the :
- - Crossover step
- - On-Side step
- - both the preceding moves must go each way using correct hand for the lay-up depending upon the pivot foot.
- Shot fake followed by pass to the cutting player 1.
Points of Emphasis
Good cut
Target hand
Receives the ball 15 to 18 feet from basket
Square-up to the basket
Immediate look at the basket
Strive for perfect execution of moves