Charge To Scramble

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Getting players to take charges can be difficult. Many players fear getting hurt. This drill helps teach players how to properly take a charge. It combines that with forcing defensive rotation, making your defense scramble to get a shot. At the same time, your offense works on maintaining their advantage.

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Instructions

Diagram 2 - Instructions

Diagram 3 - Instructions

Diagram 4 - Coaching Tips

Setup

• Position 3 offensive players on the wings and at the top of the key.
• A defender matches up with each offensive player.

Instructions

• The defenders start in man to man with defenders being 1 pass away and in the gap to take away the drive.

(Diagram 1)

• Defenders should have a no middle stance.
• Players start playing 3 on 3.
• Player 1 can throw it to either Player 2 or 3.
• The defense works on rotating to the correct position and staying low.

(Diagram 2)

(Diagram 3)

• The offense swings the ball around the perimeter to the other side.
• Player 3 drives to the baseline and the opposite defender tries to draw the charge. That player falls down selling the charge.
• At this point, the offensive player kicks the ballout and live play begins.

Coaching Tips

• Use both ends when possible to double the amount of reps.
• Ifyou want players to take charges in games, you need to practice this skill.
• The defender should take the charge outside of the lane.
• The defenders need to guard the ball and the basket at all time
• Points of Emphasis
• Stay low and in stance
• Communicate
• Iron out the next threat

(Diagram 4)

• The offense should look to keep the ball moving and not let the defense recover.

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