Court Commander

Pac Man
Involves players dribbling as Pac-Man or Mrs. Pac-Man while avoiding being tagged by ghosts, with tagged players becoming ghosts until all are caught.
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defense beginner

Champions & Challengers
A game where teams rotate between offense and defense, emphasizing the importance of strong defensive skills to stay on the court.
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defense beginner

Criss Cross
Involves teams of three players who practice passing while swiftly switching between offensive and defensive roles, emphasizing the technique of closing out on the ball handler.
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defense beginner

Team Dribble Knockout
A game where two teams dribble and attempt to tap away the opposing team's balls while protecting their own, focusing on teamwork and court awareness.
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defense beginner

Team Shield Steal
This drill has offensive players dribbling while defenders work together to steal the balls, switching roles when a steal is successful.
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defense beginner

Roadrunner
Players alternate roles as a roadrunner, who must evade being tagged by a coyote while running around a circle, focusing on maintaining awareness and control of the basketball during both movement and dribbling.
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defense beginner

Closing Time
Players practice closing out on the offense by rapidly accelerating towards designated cones, chopping their feet to maintain balance and control while contesting shots, simulating the dynamics of game scenarios.
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defense beginner

Alley Hoops
Players navigate two designated alleys while attempting to evade defenders, practicing their offensive movement and scoring under pressure while the defenders focus on maintaining close coverage and preventing scoring.
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defense beginner

Jailbreak
Dribblers must navigate from the paint to the three-point line while defenders aim to contain them, teaching players the importance of keeping their heads up to identify gaps and using their non-dribbling arm for protection against defenders.
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defense beginner

Dribble Knockout
Players dribble within a defined area, aiming to knock their teammates' balls away while safeguarding their own, fostering strategic movement and spatial awareness on the court.
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defense beginner