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1on1 Transition Pick-up

A live one-on-one transition drill that teaches defenders to sprint, contain, and cut off the ball in full-speed open-court situations.
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2on1 Transition

A fundamental half-court transition drill to teach offensive efficiency and defensive stunting in 2-on-1 situations.
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Get Back – Transition

A 2-on-2 transition drill that teaches the offense to attack quickly in an advantage situation and challenges the defense to recover, contain, and even the numbers.
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Tip Drill – Transition

A 5-on-5 live transition drill that simulates chaotic advantage situations out of a tip alignment, teaching players to organize quickly, communicate, and flow seamlessly from defense to offense.
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3on3 (4on4) Rush Transition

An advanced, disadvantaged transition drill that trains urgent offensive conversion and disciplined defensive recovery—starting 3v2 into 3v3, then progressing to 4v4.
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Weave into 2on1 Transition

A fast-break fundamentals drill that flows from a three-man weave into a 2-on-1, teaching urgent attack decisions and smart solo defense under pressure.
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SHORT N LONG PASSING

Short and Long Passing is a high-speed, full-court drill that simulates defensive rebound → outlet → pitch-ahead → layup — a full transition possession from start to finish.
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4 MEN BREAK

4-Man Break is one of the best warm-up drills to build transition habits, passing under pressure, and conditioning — especially for your bigs. It combines tempo, execution, and full-court sprint effort.
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5ON0 PRIMARY BREAK TO FLOW ENTRY

This drill blends transition offense with half-court execution in one continuous sequence. It’s a great way to condition your team, sharpen spacing and timing in the break, and rehearse your offensive entries.
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50 TO 55 TRANSITION

This drill links your 5-on-0 transition concepts directly into a 5-on-5 live possession. It’s one of the most effective ways to rehearse primary break philosophy at game speed.
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