3 Phase Drill

Directions:

1. The defender contests the pass

2. If it's caught, throw it back to the coach

3. #3 back cuts as the coach dribbles to the wing

4. x3 denies the back cut

5. #3 posts up

6. x3 works to get on top off the post

7. #3 clears out to the weak side

8. x3 follows him until he crosses the helpline, where he holds as a defender

9. Coach skips the ball to #3

10. x3 closes out

11. They drill can either stop at this point or continue on with competitive one on one

Other Teaching Points:

• You can make this drill competitive

• Work on defensive positioning, post defense, closeout technique, and guarding the ball.