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How to Improve Defensive Communication

Our good buddy Don Kelbick gave us this idea to improve communcation. It's a good one!

One of the best ways to get your players to talk is to use overload drills like 4-on-3 and 5-on-4 shell. When overloaded the defensive players are forced to constantly scramble and help each other. If they don't communicate, they will fail miserably.

Your players will naturally start talking and this is a great way to improve communication on defense.

When running the drill, let your offense go live and try to score. Then correct the defense as needed.

Don runs this overload drill every single day because it dramatically improves his team's help and recovery, communication, anticipation, and overall defensive skills.

Try it out and I bet you'll be hooked too.


What do you think? Let us know by leaving your comments, suggestions, and questions...


Comments

Al Lively says:
11/21/2007 at 12:16:39 PM

Another feature to add. Have a single player. Off court under the basket. Telling the dfense what to do. Rotate every one under the basket.


Ava says:
11/21/2007 at 3:31:41 PM

Al Lively your totaly right that will helpl, along with all the other stuff.


LEN JEFRIES says:
11/24/2007 at 12:04:40 PM

GREAT IDEA..!
I'LL BE USING THIS ONE FOR SURE... AFTER ALL, THERE ARE NEVER ENOUGH "GOOD" DRILLS.

THANKS


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