We use cookies for essential site features and, with your consent, for analytics and advertising that help us improve the platform. You can change your choice any time. See our privacy policy for details.
Initial setup. 1 has the ball at the top, 5 on the left wing.
DESCRIPTION
Defender starts under the rim, sprints out to a shooter at the wing, breaks down on approach, and contests the shot with a high hand without fouling.
This is THE drill for teaching modern perimeter defence.
COACHING POINTS
• Sprint two-thirds of the way, choppy steps the last third
• High hand on the shot — fingertips at the ball
• Don't leave the floor unless they do
• Outside hand contests, inside foot back
• Don't reach in, don't bail out the shooter
Add a shot fake from the offensive player — defender must stay grounded. Add a closeout-and-recover for a shot fake into a drive. Two-trip closeouts (closeout, sprint back, closeout again) for conditioning.