* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3PlayTM is a training program designed to offer game-like situations in a 3-on-3 format for applying specific offensive/defensive strategies and skill techniques.  These skills and strategies are isolated and practiced during the station-based drill portion of each training session.  Then, during the controlled-play portion of the session, players will have a chance to apply these skills and strategies within a 3-on-3 team play format.

Offensively, the skills and strategies covered (depending on time and skill levels) may include:  dribble drives; penetrate and dish; pick and roll; screen away; give and go; V-cuts, L-cuts, and flash-cuts; post-ups; pull-ups and step-backs; rebounding and put-backs; spacing and "hard to guard" concepts.

Defensively, the skills and strategies may include:  on-the-ball defense; off-the-ball defense; blocking out and rebounding; close-outs; defending screens and the pick and roll; help and recover; run and jump; defensive rotations; post defense and footwork.

As stated, the 3PlayTM program utilizes "controlled" 3-on-3 play to provide opportunities for each player to utilize the techniques and strategies that have been emphasized.  3-on-3 play is advantageous for allowing each player to have frequent opportunities to touch the ball and be involved in the action.  It is often used by coaches during try-outs to evaluate how players might perform during game situations.

Format:

The 3PlayTM program is a multi-week program that is structured to progressively introduce and build on skills and strategies that can refine and improve a player's performance in game situations.  Each training session begins with station work that isolates and drills specific techniques and strategies being emphasized ... and ends with "controlled" 3-on-3 play where these concepts are applied.  The total program consists of multiple 4-week training sequences required to cover the entire spectrum of emphasis.

Another format that may be offered from time to time is the 3Play Clinic.  The clinic is a longer training session incorporating expanded coverage in a single-day session.   It focuses on a representative sample of skills and strategies considered important for improved on-court performance.

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