All players have a ball and line up on the same cone. Players attempt a shot and if successful move to the next cone. If unsuccessful they go to the back of the line.
The drill focuses on proper shooting technique and shooting from different angles of the court.
Players should focus on proper technique which includes, arm and foot alignment, 90 degree bend in the elbow, guide hand supporting the ball and full extension of the elbow at the end of the shot.
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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