Center Play 3v3

Instructions

1. 1A1 passes to A2 at the pivot position as A2 shifts slightly upward
2. 2A1 cuts forward toward a support position near A2
3. 3A2 delivers the ball to A3 on the lower side who begins a forward drive
4. 4A3 drives along the lower wing on a long run toward the far side
5. 5A2 repositions higher toward the shooting zone and receives the return pass from A3
6. 6A2 fires a jump shot on goal from the high-post area

Coaching Points

• Center player uses the pivot to shield the ball — back to defender, front to goal
• Wings must make timing runs to create the passing angle for the pivot player
• Pass to the pivot, then immediately move to the support position
• Read the pivot's body position before running the wing — they signal when ready
• High-post shot requires the pivot player to be square to goal before receiving

Common Mistakes

• Pivot player receives the ball but has their back to the goal without a plan
• Wings make their runs too early — they arrive before the pivot is ready to pass
• The high-post shot is taken off balance because the pivot is not square to goal
• Defenders collapse on the pivot and the wings do not move to exploit the open space
• Center play becomes the only option — no variation or adjustment when it is defended