What is a true 3v2 situation?
B: A temporary transition advantage where 3 offensive players attack 2 defenders before help arrives.
Main objective of 3v2?
Layup, dunk, open 3, or foul.
What is a failed 3v2 possession?
Contested jumper, turnover, or slowing down allowing defense to set.
Why is 3v2 powerful?
One defender must guard two players.
When should you immediately attack 3v2?
Only two defenders back and paint not fully protected.
When should you slow it down?
Rim protector is planted early and teammates are not spaced.
What creates 3v2 opportunities?
Steals, long rebounds, outlet passes, press breaks, broken traps.
Ideal ball position in 3v2?
Middle of the floor.
Where should wings run?
Wide lanes, outside the paint.
Why must wings stay wide?
To stretch the two defenders and create a decision.
What spacing mistake kills 3v2?
Running too close together.
Read order as ball handler?
Rim → Primary defender → Weak defender → Help arrival.
First question on a 3v2?
Who is protecting the rim?
If no defender stops ball?
Attack for layup or dunk.
If first defender steps up high?
Pass to wing immediately.
If back defender protects rim only?
Attack chest and drop pass late.
: If defender splits two players?
Attack their top foot to force commitment.
If back defender protects rim only?
Attack chest and drop pass late.
If weak defender sinks to tag lane runner?
Skip pass to opposite wing.
Best pass type in 3v2?
Quick bounce or chest pass.
What pass kills advantage?
Floating lob unless wide open.
When is lob correct?
Defender fully commits to ball.
When do you finish through contact?
When defender commits body but is late.
When do you avoid contact?
When rim protector is balanced and vertical.
