3 on 3 Basketball As A Development Tool

Obviously, 3 on 3 basketball is a lot of fun. And there are lots of reasons to play. But have you considered how you can use 3 on 3 basketball to develop your all around game for future success?

Here are four ways that 3 on 3 basketball develops players.

Teaches you to react and make quick decisions. 

At BAM Jam, games are played to 20 or are done with a 25 minute max per game. That means you don't have a lot of time to mess around. Players that compete each spring and summer have learned out to quickly asses different situations, whether it is identifying a match up advantage, managing possessions toward the end of a game or adjusting to fatigue.

In 3 on 3 basketball, players are often isolated, requiring them to develop 1 on 1 skills and the ability to defend on the ball

The most balanced BAM Jam team ever created

So, you wanna win BAM Jam? With four players on your team, each player has a chance to fill a role. 

There are a lot of ways to put together your team but here is a balanced approach. Which player are you? Do you know any of these players? Get any four of them and your team is set.

A look inside scheduling and how Tetris is helping

One of the most frequently asked questions we get at BAM Jam is "When will the tournament schedule be out?"

Typically, the BAM Jam schedules will be out the Thursday before the tournament starts. We post it online and separate it by the bracket type and court.

But the next question is usually "How do you create the schedule?"

Scheduling BAM Jam teams is a bit
like playing a game of Tetris

Scheduling is kind of like a big puzzle with moving pieces and limited space and time. 

Think Tetris. 

Who you taking?

There is no team hotter in the NBA than the Golden State Warriors. They are on track to take down the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls for most wins in the regular season.

So our most recent poll is simple: if you have to win one game, which team are you taking?

Most recent promo video

Here is our latest promo video, aimed at potential players for this spring.

It is compiled of video and photos taken at the 2015 Spring BAM Jam from Capital High School. The music is the instrumental version of Maroon 5's "Moves Like Jagger" with Christina Aguilera.