Players are to run from the halfway line, receive a pocket pass from the person standing in the key, and then attempt a layup. Person in the key grabs the rebound while the player who made the layup runs through to the elbow of the key. The player receives a pass and attempts a jump shot. Player in the key grabs rebound while the player who attempted the jump shot defensive slides down the the block and attempts another jump shot. Player then runs back to the opposite side of the half way line they started on and repeats the drill. Players are to do this until 15 shots are made. This focuses on aerobic fitness, playing while fatigued and also using basic fundamentals whilst fatigued.
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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