Players learn to run closeouts and defend in outnumbered situations.
U10–U18+ · Level 1–3 · 7+ players · Length: standard · Video 0:38 min
Goal
Players learn to run closeouts and defend in outnumbered situations.
Setup
4 cones are positioned inside the three-point line, each occupied by an offensive player. The 3 defenders stand under the basket in a group.
Execution
The coach passes the ball to the first offensive player in the corner. The first defensive player runs a closeout to the corner. Before the offensive players pass to the next teammate, they must circle the ball once around their body – this gives the defense more time for the closeout. From the last pass into the corner, the offense can attack and try to score. The defense then tries to prevent this while outnumbered.
Feedback
What to look for
Good defense on a stop
Good execution of offensive advantage
Good defensive rotation
Common mistakes
Defense doesn't rotate well
Communication on defense is missing
Closeouts are being run too slowly
Variations
4vs3 Overload Direct Pass
The coach passes the ball to the first offensive player in the corner. The first defensive player runs a closeout to the corner. Now the offensive players can pass directly to a teammate, giving the defense less time for closeouts. From the last pass into the corner, the offense can attack and try to score. The defense then tries to prevent this while outnumbered.
4vs3 Overload to 4vs4
The coach passes the ball to the first offensive player in the corner. The first defensive player runs a closeout to the corner. Now the offensive players can pass directly to a teammate, giving the defense less time for closeouts. From the last pass into the corner, the offense can attack and try to score. Once the ball is passed to the corner, the fourth defender runs back from the midline and tries to fix the disadvantage situation as quickly as possible. Until then, the defense tries to prevent a basket.
4vs4 + Coach
Coach passes the ball to the first offensive player in the corner. The first defensive player runs a closeout to the corner. Now the offensive players can pass directly to a teammate, giving the defense less time for closeouts. From the last pass into the corner, the offense can attack and try to score. Now the game starts 4vs4 with the coach serving as an additional passing option for the offense. He cannot score.
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