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The Gauntlet

This drill will work on offensive ball-handling and defensive trapping and communicating.

Instructions

Three defenders are spread out at the foul line (1 in middle and 1 each at foul line extended). Another three defenders are spread out similarly at half court and 1-3 defenders at the opposite foul line, depending on number of players you have. A line is formed under the near hoop with at least 3 deep of ball-handlers. On the whistle, the dribbler tries to break each line of defense without committing a violation. Once a dribbler is past the first foul line, blow the whistle for the next dribbler. This will keep the drill active and work on conditioning.

Variations

• Have each line rotate and allow big men to work on their ball-handling in this drill —- this will also allow every guard to work on trapping.
• Each time the defense slaps and/or commits a foul—do 10 pushups, including the coach who did not stress proper hand positioning well enough!

Tips

• Stress teamwork with the three defenders——they are working together to stop the dribbler from passing them.
• Stress forcing the dribbler to the sideline, where the trap is easier because the defense has an extra defender (sideline).
• Once the dribbler breaks the first two lines, they look to create a shot against the remaining defender(s). Very rarely will the offensive player score—-unless he/she is a special player.
• Once the offensive player has passed a foul line or half-court line, the defenders at that line can no longer try to defend that dribbler.

Skills

Trapping and Ball-Handling

Players

At least 8

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