1 Minute Basketball Drills: Closeout & Shoot Drill

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Closeout & Shoot Drill

Purpose:
Getting players comfortable shooting under pressure

Drill Setup:
Split team into groups of 4
Shooter spots up at free throw line
3 defenders line up on baseline, 1st player has a ball

How it Works:
1st defender passes to shooter and closes out
Shooter catches and shoots under pressure
Defender gets rebound and heads to back of line
Next defender passes to shooter and closes out
Repeat, rotating in new shooter very 60 seconds

Coaching Tips
Closeout should be fast and under control, with defender chopping feet as they approach shooter
The defender should get his hands up and challenge the shot and make sure to avoid jumping or lunging
Make sure players are throwing hard chest passes and not 'rainbow passes'