Your team’s ability to stop the ball 1 on 1 is the foundation of every great defense. If your players can’t do this, you are going to be at a constant disadvantage. And your defense is likely to suffer because of this.
The next 1 on 1 drill that we use for closeouts is one of my favorite. It makes the closeout more challenging than what your players will face during a game. It fits in the realm of the... Make practice more difficult, so the games feel easy.
Additionally, you will learn why this also improves each player’s help defense as well.
Become A Lockdown Defender With This Drill
Thanks!
Joe Haefner
Breakthrough Basketball
