Find, hit, hold
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Rebounding drill
Circle Box-Out
Ball in the middle of the circle; defenders keep their player off it for 3–5 seconds.
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- 2+
- Ages
- 7+
- Level
- Beginner
Equipment: 1 ball per pair
How to run the drill
- 1Place a ball in the centre circle; defenders inside the circle facing out, offense outside.
- 2On the whistle, offense tries to touch the ball; defenders find, hit and hold.
- 3Hold for 3 seconds (5 for older players), then switch.
Coaching points
- Make contact first
- Sit low, wide base
- Arms out, feel your player
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