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Defending
Duke agility


sketch
1
Coach K

a) Shuttle

Two players start on the centreline, sprint to touch a cone on one three-point line with their hand, sprint to touch a cone on the other arc, then sprint back across the centreline.

Progression - sprint out, backpedal around the cones, turn and sprint.
 
coachesclipboard.ca - 2 or 3 players go.
 
(Variations)
 
- use the foul lines
- dribbling.
 
See Try-outs - Kris Treat physical evaluation (quickness), Physical testing (agility), Dribbling - Change direction.

sketch
2
b) Parapet

Run forward across the court, slide laterally. Vary the cone distances (the lateral distance is about 3 feet). Repeat coming back.

Have a group at each end.

sketch
3
c) Barbell

Start at cone 1, always sprint between cones 2 and 3, otherwise defensive footwork.
 
See Defending - 5star defensive workout.

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