• 105 drills in Defense

Monkey in the middle

This drill teachers players to keep their hand up on defense. The player must use his hands and feet to deflect or steal the ball. (I know that kicking keeps the ball with the offense but the idea is to try and break up the play). This is also a good conditioning drill and passing.

Instructions

Around the key have two players stand at each block down by the basket and two at the corners of the free throw line. Place one person in the middle. For 30 seconds the four player will pass the ball around keeping it for the person in the middle. The person in the middle is trying to steal or deflect the ball by using his hands or feet. Once time is up rotate clockwise for everyone to get a chance.

Tips

Keep the ball moving for the whole 30 seconds to keep the defensive player moving and guessing.

Skills

Keeping your hands up on defense and learning how to play the ball by either stealing it or deflecting it.

Players

5