Transition Defense Drills

The following transition defensive drills will aid in your teaching of transition and fast break defense. Find even more Transition Defense Drills by becoming a member of HoopsUInsider.com!

1 on 1 Gladiator Drill

1 on 1 Gladiator Drill

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, players forget to block out prior to transitioning down the court. This drill stresses all areas of 1 on 1 defense and offense. Players are required … [Read more...]

5 on 5 Random Movement

5 on 5 Random Movement

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 defense. Coach or manager at top with the basketball. The offense will run any offense without the ball while the coach can: 1-shoot to test … [Read more...]

3 on 3 Full Court Drill

3 on 3 Full Court Drill

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 offense taking the ball out of bounds. The defense will pick up full court and pressure the entire time. The defense must be controlled and try to … [Read more...]