Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Frozen Defender (Read & Shoot)
The attacker keeps a creative dribble alive in front of a still defender and can't pick the ball up until the defender moves — then shoots over the contest.
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- 2+
- Ages
- 10+
- Level
- Intermediate
Equipment: 1 ball per pair
How to run the drill
- 1Pairs. The defender stands still in a stance in front of the attacker.
- 2The attacker dribbles on the spot with moves — crossovers, between the legs, behind the back — and is not allowed to pick the ball up.
- 3The defender chooses when to move. The moment they do, the attacker picks up and shoots while the defender contests.
- 4Swap each go. Point for a made shot.
Coaching points
- Eyes on the defender, not the ball
- Stay low and balanced so you're ready to shoot
- Quick pick-up into the shot
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