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Good Evening I am wondering if anyone has drills for me to help teach my grade 8 boys how to relax and pass out of a full cour press?Thank you
Carrie EnnsCoach, Canada
ANSWERS
Cam HughesCoach, England
Hi Carrie,
You can try these drills to help your Year 8 boys relax and pass out of a full-court press:
3-on-2 Pressure Drill: Practise quick passing and spacing under defensive pressure. Limit dribbling to improve decision-making.
4 Corners Passing Drill: Focus on ball fakes, pivoting, and sharp passing while facing defensive pressure.
Diamond Press Break Drill: Teach structured movement and passing options to break the press efficiently.
1-on-2 Ball Handling Drill: Develop composure and ball control with limited dribbles against two defenders.
Key Tips:
Emphasise calm decision-making, spacing, and using the middle of the court.
Encourage communication and avoiding traps in corners.
I hope this helps,
Cam
GymRat HoopsCoach, United States of America
Two things calm a team against a 1-2-1-1: inbound fast before the trap sets, and give the ball handler two outlets every time, one ball-side and one in the middle. Teach the pivot and the ball fake before the pass. Most turnovers come from players picking up their dribble near the sideline or corner, so add one rule: never dribble into the trap. Rep 4-on-5 against the press in practice so games feel easy.
