2 lines under the basket. First man steps out to be offense on the wing. Second man has the ball under the basket and is the defense. They pass or roll the ball out to the offensive player, close out strong and play 1on1 defense. The drill is over once the defender gets the ball or the shot is made. Rotation: Defense to Offense and Offense back of the next line.
One side goes at a time and only uses half of the court. Offense Break them down and try to get a layup and offensive rebounds Defense Close out hard and in correct position Play solid 1on1 D by keeping them in front of you Try to force a contested shot Box out, rebound and pass it to the next in line
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This practice has no progressions
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