The following are some strategies for 2x2 pickup games:
Find the mismatch. Usually, the two teams won't be even. If one of their guys can't guard you or your teammate, find some way to get matched up onto them. Use screens to make them switch.
Double-team to avoid a mismatch. If you have the mismatch on your team, use strategic double-teams to limit the damage. Don't double too early, especially against good passers.
Be methodical. There's no shot clock, so take your time. Use screens, post ups, and work the ball inside-out to get the shot you want. The longer you make your opponent play defense, the greater chance they'll make a mistake.
Sag off bad shooters and protect the rim. Whoever is guarding a weak shooter should sag off the three point line and protect the rim. This allows the other defender to guard the perimeter more tightly, because they know they have help at the rim.
Use post ups to set up motion. There's not a lot of opportunity for off ball motion in 2x2, but you can create a little faux screen by having one player post up near the block while the other player uses him and the defender as a screen. The off ball player can just run a tight curl around the player posting up and then receive a pass, which will be good for a jump shot.
These are just a few strategies. Leave yours in the comments.
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