3 Man Closeouts (Voiceover)

This is an activity adopted from Alex Sarama that creates an environment where offensive players must make reads and decisions based on the defense.

The drill starts with one offensive player and two defensive players with two basketballs. The offensive player must catch outside the three point line with the first defender closing out differently (short/long) each time.

The offensive player reads the first defender and there is a long closeout, the read is to get to the basket. The second defender must then give the offensive player a read by either placing the ball above their head or below their hips.

Scoring: 1 point for each made basket, but can change based what the coach may want to emphasize. Player with the most amount of made baskets at the end of the drill wins.
Time: 30 seconds - 1 minute rounds.

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