Free-Throw Quick Attack

Fast-break attack initiated immediately after free throw is awarded. Execute counter with numerical advantage (usually 6v5) before defense sets.

15 min
6-12 players
Advanced
0.00s / 3.00s
LWFTRBRWPV

Instructions

  1. 1Free throw awarded: team has 4 seconds to shoot
  2. 2Shooter (FT) takes free throw from 7-meter line
  3. 3After throw, immediately initiate fast-break counter
  4. 4LW and PV move to wing positions in parallel
  5. 5FT passes out to LW after free throw attempt
  6. 6LW feeds RB trailing fast-break
  7. 7RB distributes to RW cutting to goal line
  8. 8RW shoots before defense can reorganize
  9. 9Key: Speed and timing - execute within 3 seconds total
  10. 10Exploits 6v5 advantage when defense not yet set

Coaching Points

  • All outfield players begin moving to wing positions as the free throw is being awarded — not after
  • Shooter must transition from thrower to receiver in under two seconds
  • LW receives and passes immediately — do not hold when the defense is disorganized
  • RW cuts to goal line before the ball arrives — catch and shoot in one action
  • Exploit the 6v5: the open player is always there — find them before taking a contested shot

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