Head to head

Enhances team defense with a emphasis on hunger for the ball attacking your man on defense by 1v1 up to 5v5.

Instructions

1 v1 sprint to foul line and back to baseline and back to the ball that is on the top of the key.
One player gets ball (whoever is the quickest) and then we commence to defend until someone scores or defense stops
(only one shot).
You do the the drill 1v1 or 2v2 or 3v3 or 4v4 or 5v5.

Variations

You can move the ball to half court or other free throw to simulate transition to halfcourt defense or picking up full court .

Tips

It builds a aggressive approach to playing defense and defending the basket as a team.

Skills

Speed, quickness, ballhandling.

Players

1v1 up to 5v5

Added: 25/1 2008
By: Jon Walker
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