Purpose
Getting players comfortable shooting under pressure
Drill Setup
- Split team into groups of 4
- Shooter spots up at free throw line 3 defenders line up on baseline, 1st player has a ball
How it Works
- 1st defender passes to shooter and closes out
- Shooter catches and shoots under pressure
- Defender gets rebound and heads to back of line
- Next defender passes to shooter and closes out
- Repeat, rotating in new shooter very 60 seconds
Coaching Tips
- Closeout should be fast and under control, with defender chopping feet as they approach shooter
- The defender should get his hands up and challenge the shot and make sure to avoid jumping or lunging
- Make sure players are throwing hard chest passes and not ‘rainbow passes’
