Court Commander

1 on 1 Close Out Drills
A drill where a defender practices closing out on an offensive player to contest shots and prevent penetration, emphasizing proper foot placement, body positioning, and communication throughout the process.
Video Demo (4 minutes)
defense beginner

Man in the Hole Drill
A defensive exercise where players work on positioning and communication as they adapt to offensive movements, emphasizing the importance of quickly closing out on shooters and ensuring proper help defense rotations.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

1 on 1 to 3 on 3 Full Court
A drill where players practice transitioning from individual defensive techniques in a one-on-one setting to team defense in a three-on-three game, focusing on maintaining proper positioning, communication, and help defense while managing the full court dynamics.
Video Demo (1 minute)
defense beginner intermediate

Shell Drill
A defensive drill that focuses on positional awareness, communication, and help defense as players practice rotations and closing out on shooters in a structured manner to enhance their overall defensive effectiveness.
Video Demo (4 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

Shell Drill with Down Screens
An interactive defensive exercise where players learn to navigate down screens while maintaining communication and proper positioning to effectively guard against various offensive plays.
Video Demo (2 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

4 on 3 Overload Drill
A defensive drill where three defenders work against four offensive players, focusing on improving communication, rotations, and teamwork while under pressure to effectively manage offensive overload situations.
Video Demo (4 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

No Paint Drill
A competitive drill where defensive players aim to prevent offensive players from entering the paint, earning points for staying outside while reinforcing the importance of effective defensive positioning and teamwork to limit scoring opportunities.
Video Demo (4 minutes)
defense beginner intermediate

Whistle Drill
A defensive exercise where players focus on communication and movement, responding to a coach's whistle to quickly adjust positions and maintain effective defensive coverage against offensive plays.
Video Demo (1 minute)
defense beginner intermediate