Why “3 on 3” Games?

Playing in a “3 on 3” format allows each player to fully implement, and continue to develop, her/his learned skills.  Contrary to a “5 on 5” setting, no player can “hide” or be “ignored”.  When one person has the ball and has only two teammates to pass to, it forces the person with the ball to think strategically and move constantly. 

Players without the ball are also forced to think strategically, set screens and do V-cuts, expecting to receive the ball from this effort.  Since no player can afford to stay still, each opposing player is expected to move on defense – not doing so results in an easy score for the opponent.