LEVEL 2Small Sided3v3
Crash — Putbacks Don't Clear
In 3x3, the ball only has to be cleared behind the arc after a change of possession — a defensive rebound or a steal. An offensive rebound is still your possession, which means you can score the putback immediately: no reset, no clear. Many players don't know this and hesitate, dribbling out a rebound they could have laid straight back in. Crash the offensive glass hard, and when you grab the ball inside the arc, go right back up while the defense is still turning around to find bodies.
READ THIS
Your teammate's shot goes up and both defenders' heads turn to the rim — nobody's body has found yours on the weak side.
DO THIS
Crash from the blind side and score the offensive rebound immediately — your team kept possession, so no clear is needed.
COACHING LINEAGE
Tom Thibodeau
Help defense positioning: one pass away, always. Be early, not late.
IN THE SITUATION ROTATION
Your teammate's shot rims out in a 3x3 game and you snatch the offensive rebound right under the basket. Defenders are turning to find bodies. You know defensive rebounds have to be cleared behind the arc, but this one is yours.
Appears as a Situation of the Day · 3v3
You grab a defensive rebound in your 3x3 game, where the ball must be cleared behind the arc before your team can score. An opponent immediately pressures you while your two teammates space out behind the line.
Appears as a Situation of the Day · 3v3