One-on-One (Half Court)

A full-court 1-on-1 series run in three stages with a defender zigzagging back on defense. Stage one: defense starts behind and just tries to recover without fouling, ideally forcing a difficult shot or drawing a charge. Stage two: defense starts even and the goal shifts to forcing a jump shot rather than a layup. Stage three: defense starts ahead and must keep the ball out of the paint entirely. Between reps, both players zigzag back to half court, working closeout footwork (head below shoulders, hands active) and conditioning at the same time.

This drill comes from Teach Hoops.