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The Wall

This is a drill I used often at Princeton to make the team work together as a defensive unit. It also helps the offensive player rely on his own skills in case he gets in a situation during a game in which he needs to dig himself out of a hole.

Instructions

The drill is quite simple. Five defensive players switch off as one offensive player brings the basketball up court. The defense swarms, trying to get only a steal. The offensive player does not shoot, only dribbling and using his speed and dribbling skills to avoid turning the ball over. Do not call fouls or backcourt.

Variations

• Add more than one offensive player and only allow them to pass and dribble. Another variation would be to work in a rebounding drill with this drill. One tip I have is that the least important part of practice is shooting the basketball.
• A player can work on shooting anytime. Practice is for rebounding and defense.

Tips

• This drill helps players come together as a defense. Put your top five defensive players on the floor. I have spoken to many of my former players about our practices and most everyone, including current Kings General Manager Geoff Petrie, agree that this helped them on defense more than anything.

Skills

Defensive Teamwork and Offensive Individuality

Players

At least 6

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