P/R Reads: 3v3 low defender reads

This is a 3-on-3 drill (players vs. players or players vs. coaches). One offensive player starts at the top of the key with the ball. A screener is positioned at the free-throw line (nail). A third offensive player starts under the basket. Each offensive player is guarded by a defender. How it Works: The screener sets a ball screen for the ball handler at the top of the key, choosing either side. As the pick-and-roll action begins, the offensive player under the basket chooses a corner (strong side or weak side) to relocate to. The ball handler must read the low defender’s positioning and make the correct decision — whether that’s passing to the corner, hitting the roller, or scoring themselves. The play is live and continues until a basket or defensive stop. Focus Points: Reading the low man in pick-and-roll situations Timing and spacing on corner relocation Decision-making out of ball screens Offensive communication and spacing discipline Defensive rotations and help responsibility