Purpose: To learn and develop how to properly closeout on a player ho has picked up the dribble. Drill: Divide players into groups of 3. Groups should find their own space on the court. Passer and … [Read more...]
Man-to-Man Defense
These fundamental basketball man to man defensive drills are divided into several categories to help with the 'breakdown' aspect of teaching and coaching man-to-man defense. Browse through the categories to find a vast array of man to man defense basketball drills. If you are looking for even more defensive drills, strategies, and tactics -- with near daily updates -- become a Hoops U. Insider now!
Weak Side Forward Drill
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Purpose: To emphasize defensive help-and-recover technique. The weakside forward steps in to stop penetration of the offensive player to the basket and then recovering to guard own player. The … [Read more...]
1 on 1 Gladiator Drill
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Purpose: In a transition setting, little elements are overlooked within the big picture. For example, when players go 1 on 1 full court, the focus tends to be on sprinting down the court. As a result, … [Read more...]
5 on 5 Random Movement
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Purpose: To teach transition basketball while in a half court situation. Both the defense and offense need to react quickly to a change of possession. Drill: 5 players on offense, 5 players on … [Read more...]
3 on 3 Full Court Drill
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Purpose: To develop transition defense skills in a 3 on 3 situation. This drill also allows the offensive players to work on offensive transition. Drill 1: 3 on 3 Full Court Drill starts with the … [Read more...]
Shell Situations Drill
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Purpose: To work on various situations that occur in a basketball game and how to properly defend them. To improve and develop communication skills. Also works on offensive movements and fundamentals … [Read more...]
Tag Cutter to Closeout Drill
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Purpose: To help the defensive player learn how to fight through a downscreen. Drill: Player 1 starts the drill by setting a downscreen on the low block for player 2. O2 will cut around the screen … [Read more...]
3 on 3 Competitive Defense Drill
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Purpose: This drill will work both offensive and defensive skills, however, the emphasis here is defense. The players are rewarded if they prevent the opposing team from scoring. Drill: Divide the … [Read more...]
Zigzag Defense Series
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Purpose: To improve defensive footwork and foot speed. Players learn to stay low and to play defense against a player with the basketball. They will learn the method in turning an offensive player and … [Read more...]
2 on 2 Vision Drill
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Purpose: To develop good individual defensive techniques and fundamentals. Drill: 2 offensive players and 2 defensive players. The basketball is at the top with coach. The offensive players move … [Read more...]
2 on 1 Stopper
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Purpose: To break down the 2 on 1 situation for the defensive player. Technique, principles, and confidence can also be achieved in this drill. This drill also aids in the understanding of how to … [Read more...]
1-on-1 On the Ball Drill
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Purpose: To teach the defensive player proper on-the-ball defensive techniques. This drill also gives the offensive player the opportunity to work on 1-on-1 moves. Drill: One offensive player with … [Read more...]
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