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DRILLS LIBRARY

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

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3on3 Cone Touch

A staple defensive drill that teaches scramble rotations, recovery discipline, and solving short-window 3-on-2 advantages in the half court.
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4on4 “Kill”

A high-intensity 4-on-4 defensive drill where the unit must earn a “kill” by getting three consecutive stops against scripted offensive actions.
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24 Seconds – Perfect Possession

A demanding 5-on-5 drill where the defense must stay locked in for a full 24 seconds, reinforcing team discipline, communication, and late-clock execution.
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4on4on4 Cut Throat

A live identity drill that blends offense and defense, demanding three stops in a row to stay on the floor and reinforcing core concepts under pressure.
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4on3 Rebounding

A core defensive identity drill that teaches positioning, scrambling, and rebounding discipline while playing at a disadvantage.
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2on2 Gap Shifts

A foundational 2-on-2 drill that teaches defensive closeouts, gap positioning, and disciplined reactions to fakes on the perimeter.
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4on4 Random Ballscreen

A live identity drill that randomizes ball-screen locations (“same” vs. “opposite”) to stress defensive coverages, recognition, and communication—while sharpening quick-hitting offensive solutions.
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4on4 Box Screening

A defensive breakdown drill to teach negotiating pin-downs and back screens with strong communication, positioning, and screen defense technique.
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4on4 Shell – No Man’s Land

A defensive identity drill teaching shell positioning, communication, and containment, finishing with live possessions that demand three consecutive stops.
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3on3 Help-Stunt-Recover

A defensive positioning drill that trains closeouts, help-side awareness, and recovery through guided perimeter ball movement.
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