Defensive Closeouts
Sprint, then chop your feet to close out on a shooter under control without getting blown by.
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Setup
Defender under the basket with the ball, offensive player on the wing or corner.
How it works
- 1Defender passes out to the offensive player.
- 2Sprints the first two-thirds of the distance.
- 3Chops short steps with a high hand to contest the shot.
- 4Offense either shoots or drives one dribble; play it out.
Coaching points
- ✔Short, choppy feet at the end.
- ✔High hand to contest, low hand ready.
- ✔Force to the sideline, not the middle.
