But this is no back to basics session - in the first half of this session we work on the speed and timing of the pass - ensuring that when players lead the receiver they don't pass too far in front or behind them, but directly into the path of their run - so that they can run onto the pass and GO!
Pass to where they're going, not where they are!
In the second half of this session we work on defensive passing - ensuring that after receiving the pass your players shield the ball from the opposition and play it out from the back - calmly and accurately!
The ball screen produces almost half of all professional offensive possessions, yet most teams still teach it as a memorised play. The modern approach trains the read - giving players a framework to decide based on what the defence does, not what the coach called.
The closeout is the most repeated defensive action in modern basketball. With fouls per game climbing in the 2025-26 season, coaches must teach defenders to contest the three without surrendering the drive or putting shooters on the line.
The 2-3 zone defence remains one of the most effective defensive systems in basketball when coached and executed properly. This guide covers the fundamentals of running a 2-3 zone, including player roles, rotations, and when to deploy it for maximum impact.
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