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