players must be able to play individually 1 against 1
Goal1: Improve the position change of the defender between helpside and ballside defense
Goal2: boxing out after the shot
Organisation:
one of the defenders passes the ball from under the basket to an attacker
A defender on the ball side closes the way to the basket (close out).
the other defender takes the help side position: one foot in the bucket if the ball is above the free throw line; on the basket-basket line if the ball is below the free throw line
When the ball is passed to the weak side, both defenders must quickly adjust their position relative to their man.
Substitutions:
make it, take it
or two is too much (push up defenders after 2 consecutive scores)
(if you have more than 4 players, let the other players practice shooting at the other basket)
Teaching Points:
Close out weak side shooter
two explosive sprint steps, then lower your hips a bit + reduce step size
inside foot in front
outside hand in the shooter's face
After the shot:
immediately after the shot, both defenders must look at their man instead of the ball and box out
put the forearm on the chest of the attacker
box out with a front pivot or a reverse pivot and chase the ball
Variations:
defenders may score from a rebound or interception