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Browse game-ready basketball drills by category — organized for quick access, clear teaching, and immediate use in practice.

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2-on-1 No Paint

A high-level defensive challenge that forces elite closeouts, drive containment, and paint protection under pressure.
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1-on-1 Shutdown

A progressive one-on-one defensive drill that layers closeouts, help positioning, jamming, post denial, and finishes with a live two-dribble containment challenge.
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Cyclone Warm-up

A multi-skill 3-on-3 warm-up that rehearses dribble containment, post play, help positioning, and ball screen reads in one continuous, game-like sequence.
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3on3 Horns PnR Drill

A 3-on-3 live horns-set drill that trains both offensive and defensive pick-and-roll execution, late-clock decision-making, and transition conversion.
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1on1 Transition Pick-up

A live one-on-one transition drill that teaches defenders to sprint, contain, and cut off the ball in full-speed open-court situations.
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1on1 Weakside Help

A live one-on-one defensive drill that trains weak side rotations, straight-line drive containment, and help defense timing under game pressure.
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Foul-line Closeouts & Rebounding

A fast, competitive one-on-one drill that trains closeouts, shot contests, rebounding, and defensive toughness from the top of the key.
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1on1 Lift – Closeouts

A competitive one-on-one closeout drill that teaches defensive reactions, lift timing, and live containment off the catch.
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2on2 Baseline Scramble

A live 2-on-2 defensive drill that teaches baseline-drive help, deflections, and recovery rotations before flowing into live play.
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3on3 Wing Attack

A scramble recovery drill that creates wing-based 3-on-2 advantages and forces defenders to communicate, rotate, and recover under pressure.
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