
| 1 Dick Bennett
Three defenders in the lane close out into on-ball and off-ball positions when coach passes to an attacker. Attackers can shoot a rhythm shot, drive or pass, and rebound, but cannot exchange or cut. Defenders must box out on a shot - guards check (go to their man) and find the ball (inside players would find their man and stay with him). Defenders stay until they get it right, e.g., no foul or offensive rebound. Can be used as an "ender" to finish practice (3 on 3 block-out).
See 2 on 2 close-outs.
Variations
- shell drill until coach puts up his fist (Huggins 5 on 5 live scrimmage) - use an undefended attacking coach for the shell (Jack Bennett 3 on 3 close-out) - attackers can space on penetration - 4 on 4 - add a low post attacker (no restrictions) with defender (Frankston Blues, Oct. 2004). |