Basketball: Close-out baseline drive

Description

The defensive player will pass the ball to the offensive player.

The defensive player will run towards the offensive player and close-out by chopping their feet.

Once the defensive player has closed out, the offensive player will dribble towards the baseline for a jump shot.

The defensive player will stay with the offensive player and challenge the jump shot.

Coaching points

The drill will finish with a box out and a rebound by the defensive player.

Drill tags: box out, close out, shooting