Warm Up
Knee Hugs
Players walk and, on every third step, pull one knee into their chest to stretch the glutes and lower back.
1m
Dribbling
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1m
Press Break
Press Break Dribble Attack
Guards practice using controlled dribbling to advance the ball against press defense when passing options are limited.
5m
Guard Skills
Passing Under Pressure
Guards simulate game pressure by making accurate passes while being closely defended. This drill improves passing accuracy and decision-making under duress.
5m
Press Break
Passing Under Pressure
Players practice making accurate passes while being closely guarded, simulating the pressure of a press defense.
5m
Passing
Closeout Passing
Players pair up, with one passing and one closing out to contest the pass. The passer alternates between chest, bounce, and overhead passes, while the defender works on closing out without fouling.
6m
Press Break
Press Break Formation Drill
Players practice setting up in the correct formation to break a full-court press, emphasizing spacing and passing lanes.
6m
Press
3-1-1 Full-Court Press
Implement the 3-1-1 press to apply pressure with three players up front, aiming to disrupt the inbound pass and initial dribble.
7m
Press
Full-Court Man-to-Man Press
Players practice applying full-court man-to-man pressure, focusing on staying with their assigned player and creating turnovers.
6m
Press Break
Press Break Scrimmage
Conduct a scrimmage where one team consistently applies full-court press, and the other focuses on breaking it.
8m
Press
1-2-1-1 Full-Court Press (Diamond Press)
Practice the diamond press formation, focusing on trapping in the corners and forcing turnovers with strategic positioning.
7m
Press
2-2-1 Zone Press
Players work on the 2-2-1 zone press, applying pressure while covering zones and trapping at half-court.
7m
Press Break
5-on-7 Press Break
Offensive team practices breaking the press against more defenders than usual (e.g., 5 offensive players vs. 7 defenders) to simulate intense pressure.
7m
Press
Press Conditioning Drill
Combine conditioning with press practice by running full-court presses repeatedly, building stamina while refining press strategies.
10m
Press
Transition into Press
After a made basket, players immediately set up into their press formation, practicing quick transitions from offense to defense.
6m
Wrap Up
Hustle Hero
Call out a player who hustled at practice, games or in workouts this week.
5m
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