Get Back Drill

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Philosophy

Diagram 2 - Coaching Tips

Philosophy

• This is a very popular drill that many coaches use across the country. We use this dill to make sure we keep the ball in the outer thirds. We used this primarily in our “Rambo” situation. That is when we pick up the ball full court. The first way to do this is by filling the hole defensively on a pitch ahead. We then build up our wall and load up defensively which builds our help side.
• Offensive players are along the baseline.
• The defense is lined up against them.
• Coach initiates the drill by passing to any offensive player.

(Diagram 1)

• The defender who is guarding the player that receives the pass must sprint and touch the baseline before playing defense.
• In this situation, the coach calls out, “Rambo”.
• Offensive players are along the baseline.
• The defense is lined up against them.
• Coach initiates by passing to any offensive player.
• The coach calls out a player who will be the “Rambo”.
• In this case, the coach calls out Defender 3. Immediately, Defender 3 responds and runs to defend Player 2 who received the pass from the coach. Defender 3 works to keep Player 2 to the outer thirds. The defender who was guarding the player that receives the pass still must sprint and touch the baseline before playing defense.

Coaching Tips

• 1. A defender must clearly declare the hole in this drill. 2. Players must communicate through ball screen coverages. They cannot assume.
• They must communicate. 3. It is so important to keep emphasizing the non-negotiables throughout this drill and every every drill. Do not be afraid to stop the drill for teachable moments.

(Diagram 2)

• 4. Coaches must stay consistent in their language, terminology, and expectations during breakdown drills.
• 5. The focus for the drill is on defense and the non-negotiables, so the offense should be challenging the defense in those areas. 6. The more ball reversals there are, the more challenging it is for the defense. 7. After going down and back on the drill, switch up the defense and offense. 8. We usually run this drill twice a week. We challenge our players defensively by having two defenders touch the baseline before sprinting back on defense.

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