2 v 2 Shell

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - 2-on-2

Diagram 2 - Coaching Tips

Philosophy

• We break this down to get reps with live movement. We are focusing on our long closeouts. We want them to think about their angles and their approach. We want our players “doing the work before the work”. This drill is a build up from 2-on-2 to 3-on-3. We do this drill with less bodies because it makes the closeouts longer and more challenging. It is more challenging to defend with fewer players which makes it easier when actually playing 5-on-5. This is a progression to our 5-on-5 live drill with a scoring system.

2-on-2

• Our focus is for our players to be in a ball-you-man position.
• The ball and the angles of the closeouts are constantly changing.
• The players are always in a long closeout situation.
• Offensive players start elbow extended.
• Defensive players start on the help line.
• The coach initiates the drill by tell the defenders to chop it up.

(Diagram 1)

• The coach yells, “Stance”, and he defenders closeout on their man. The coach begins passing along the perimeter.
• The defenders position themselves to be on the ball and help defenders.
• They rush to close out.
• Off ball defenders must see ball and man at all times.
• It is imperative that players rotate from X man to low man depending on the location of the ball.
• The drill lasts for twenty seconds. The defense becomes the offense, and the offensive players leave the court. A new set of defenders enters the drill.

Coaching Tips

(Diagram 2)

• 1. Players being able to self-correct is a huge part of a learning process. 2. If a you nger player is unaware of a mistake, you also hope your leaders will help and hold those you nger players accountable 3. Playing 2-on-2 lets coaches easily evaluate strengths and weaknesses of players.

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