How to Set Up the Three Man Weave:

Separate your team into 3 even lines across the baseline.

One line should form in the middle of the baseline directly underneath the basket, and the other 2 lines should form in equal distances on either side of that middle line.

Competitive middle school teams or higher should be able to form the two outside lines either where the three-point line meets the baseline, or even further out to where the sideline meets the baseline. But if you’re coaching an elementary school team, you may need to bring those lines in closer.

The player in the front of the middle line needs a basketball, and so does the second player in that same line.

The first player in each line is the first group that will perform the drill.

All other players are “out” to start the drill, but will quickly be rotated in.

Basketball Drills - Weave Passing Drills

Here are several "weave" drills. The old original weave drill is excellent for passing and catching on the sprint, as well as conditioning.

• 3-Man Full-Court Weave
• 3-Man Full-Court Weave with 3-Point Shots
• 5-Man Full-Court Weave to 3-on-2 to 2-on-1 Transition Drill
• 3-Man Half-Court Weave and Shooting/Close-Out Drill

3 Man Weave

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MORE DRILLS

Passing Drill #2 - 3-Man Full-Court Weave with 3-Point Shot Option

Here's an option you can use when running the 3-man weave above. You get two 3-point shots in transition each trip. Have managers (or assistants, or players waiting in line) on each end of the court.

Players run the 3-person weave full-court just as above. The only difference is that the trailer (last person down the court on the weave) and the passer fan out to the wings, 3-point arc area on opposite sides. Both players receive a pass from the assistants (or players on the endline) and shoot the 3-pointer. They get their own rebound and give the ball back to the assistants (or players on the endline).

You can make a team competition out of it by keeping track of the total team score (maximum score of 5 each trip - count 1 for the lay-up and 2 for each of the 3-pointers). Run the drill for 2 minutes and keep score. You can set a number that they have to achieve, or else it's push-ups or running for everyone if they don't make the goal.