4vs4 Closeout Drill
In this drill, the defense practices closeouts and recovery, communication and team defense. The offense trains attacking closeouts, decision-making in 4vs4 and getting by the defender.
U10–U18+ · Level 1–3 · 6+ players · Length: standard · Video 1:43 min
Goal
In this drill, the defense practices closeouts and recovery, communication and team defense. The offense trains attacking closeouts, decision-making in 4vs4 and getting by the defender.
Setup
Setup: 1. Defense lined up single file under the basket on the basket-to-basket line. 2. Offense in 4-Out position: 2× wings, 2× corners. Start: 1. Coach has the ball. 2. Drill begins with a pass to any corner.
Execution
Execution: 1. The drill starts with a pass to any corner. 2. The first defender closes out to the ball handler. 3. The ball handler circles the ball once around the body and passes to the nearest teammate. 4. The next defender immediately starts the next closeout. 5. The sequence repeats with the third and fourth defender. 6. Once the fourth offensive player receives the ball, play goes LIVE and the offense can attack.
Feedback
What to look for
- Defense: clear communication
- Defense: Good deny defense – offensive player is fully denied
- Offense: quick ball movement
Common mistakes
- Offense: Team is not passing
- Defense: not communicating
Development goals
On-Ball Defense (main goal) · Passing and Teamwork · Off-Ball Defense · Game Situations and Decision-Making
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