B. U. Closeout

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Philosophy

Diagram 2 - Philosophy

Diagram 3 - Philosophy

Diagram 4 - Philosophy

Philosophy

• This whole goal of this drill is to put players on an island against three different offensive players. We make it competitive by having a scoring system. Players who lose have some type of jumping or running drill afterwards. At the end of the day, the drill is about reinforcing our defensive philosophy:
• forcing outer thirds
• correct angles on closeouts
• hit and get
• low and X man rotations
• The drill begins with the defender holding the ball underneath the basket.

(Diagram 1)

• There are three offensive players on the court, and he has to defend against them all one at a time.
• Player 1 now plays defense against Player 4.
• Player 4 is only allowed two dribbles in order to score.
• When Player 4 shoots, Player 1 must hit and get the ball. If the offensive player gets the rebound, they reset and play again.
• Now Player 1 passes the ball to Player 3 and plays defense against him.
• The same dribble limits and rebounding rules apply
• Now Player 1 passes the ball to Player 2 and plays defense against him.
• Player 2 is only allowed two dribbles in order to score.

(Diagram 2)

(Diagram 3)

(Diagram 4)

• When Player 2 shoots, Player 1 must hit and get the ball.
• If the defensive player stops two of the three offensive players from scoring, he leaves his defensive position in the hole and the offensive player on the left baseline becomes the defender in the hole.
• A player in lines comes in to play offensive on the right baseline, and the other two offensive players rotate around the perimeter.
• If the defensive player does not get two stops, he remains playing defense in the hole.

Scoring

• 1 point for offensive score
• 2 points if you get to leave the hole on defense
• 2 points for any charges taken

Coaching Tips

• 1. It is important for players to understand that sometimes they do things perfectly and opponents hit tough shots. 2. Coaches need to continually emphasize the correct angles and closeouts. 3. If there is a catch and shoot, we want to be the second jumper. We remain down with our hand up on our closeouts. This prevents fouling and possible pump fakes and blow bys.
• 4. Defense is about multiple efforts. A player's first effort is the close out. The second effort is using an angle to stop the drive. The second effort is the most important one.
• 5. Players must be careful not to over closeout. This allows for quick penetration.
• Defenders need to allow for some space on their closeout.
• 6. Defenders must KYP (know your personnel). If an offensive player is quicker, then allow for more space. If you have a size advantage, you can close out a step back.
• 7. Our goal is to only allow contested 2-point shot attempts.
• We are not giving clean threes off of drive and kicks.
• We are running guys off of the line.
• We are becoming second jumpers on contested two’s.

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