No Paint Drill

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Set Up

Diagram 2 - Instructions

Purpose

• This is one of the best drills at eliminating penetration into the paint! It really develops a mentality of protecting the paint and not letting anybody get in there.
• Ifyou believe that penetrating via the pass or the dribble is one of the best offensive weapons, this drill is a must!
• It’salso a great all around defensive drill for practicing proper defensive habits.

Set Up

• You have four offensive players.
• You have four defensive players matched up with the defensive players.
• Acoach or manager is positioned at the top.

(Diagram 1)

Instructions

• Coach starts the drill with a pass from the top. The object of the game is to keep the ball from penetrating the paint (lane).
• Offense gets a point for penetrating the paint on the dribble drive or pass.
• You can change possession on points scored (in the paint), turnovers, and defensive rebounds. It's just like a regular half court game, except the only way to a point is to get the ball in the lane.

(Diagram 2)

• The first team to 3 wins. Playing to a low number (like 3) makes it really competitive and keeps the intensity at the level you want.

Variations

• 3-Point Shot Hits Rim – A progression would be to add that the offense can score another point by taking a three point shot that hits the rim. This forces defenders to maintain intense ball pressure.
• Excessive Fouling – You want our players playing hard on defense, but playing smart. Fouling and putting people on the free throw line is unacceptable. It’s not playing smart. The next progression in the drill is to begin awarding points if you are seeing excessive fouling and hand checking to stop the penetration. Make them stop the ball with their feet moving, not their hands reaching.

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