4 on 4 Closeout/Block Out

Directions:

1. Four offensive players start on the perimeter

2. Four defenders start in a straight vertical line down the lane. Each of the players is assigned a random number 1-4

3. The coach passes to any of the offensive players and calls out a number. 

4. Whatever number he calls out, that defensive player closes out to the ball.

5. Whoever catches the pass from the coach shoots the ball.

6. The other defensive players communicate and find someone to block out.

7. Play until either team scores. The team that scores starts the next part of the drill as the team in the lane.

Other Teaching Points:

• Communication should be E-L-C (early - loud - continuous)

• Teach effective closeout and rebounding technique