Zig-Zag Closeout/Contain Drill
Ages: All Ages Youth Middle School High School+
Purpose of the Drill:
The purpose of the this drill is to apply pressure on the ball handler in a full court situation by forcing the ball handler in the direction that you want him to go. It also focuses on closing out in a full court situation and containing the dribble.
Instructions
- Have the defender pass the ball to the ball handler and close out on him.
- As the player is closing out on the ball handler, it is one on one live to half court.
- The defensive player is zig zagging the offensive player.
- Once at half court, the offensive player now turns and passes to the new ball handler and closes out on him, thereby becoming the new defender.
Points of Emphasis:
- Having active hands and active feet as you guard the ball handler.
- Turn the ball handler at least twice before half court.
- As you approach half court, force the ball handler toward the sideline. Do not allow him to come down the middle of the court.
- Sprint to your closeout. First steps are large then choppy feet as you approach the ball handler. Your feet should be heard.
- Closeout on the defender in a low, athletic, and balanced position with active hands in order to deflect passes and active feet in order to move with the ball handler.
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