Transition Shooting: throw ahead contested corner 3s

Setup: One offensive player starts at half-court with the ball. A second offensive player starts ahead at the break, running toward the corner. A defender starts five to six feet behind the offensive player at the break, closer to half-court. How it works: The offensive player at half-court initiates the drill by making an advance pass in transition to the player running ahead to the corner. The defender in the middle has his hands up and is trying to intercept the pass without directly watching the ball. As soon as the defender recognizes the offensive player’s movement, he can attempt to recover and contest the pass. The offensive player with the ball throws the pass over the defender’s head to the runner filling the corner. The corner player must catch and shoot a three, or use a shot fake, take one dribble, and shoot a three-pointer. Focus: Making early advance passes in transition Running wide to the corners for spacing Accurate passing over defenders Shooting contested transition threes