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Vegas Close Outs

Vegas Closeouts sharpens defensive footwork, communication, and discipline by drilling precise Dead-On-Catch closeout mechanics with added ball and dribble fakes.
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2ON2 CROSSCOURT CLOSEOUTS

Players work on defensive closeouts by sprinting across the floor to contain the ball, emphasizing footwork, balance, and communication.
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4ON4 BLENDER

4-on-4 Blender is a high-level defensive scramble drill designed to simulate real game disadvantages. The focus is on defensive communication, recovery, rotation, and discipline under pressure.
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3on1 Closeouts (2 Dribble Limit)

This drill trains multiple closeouts in one continuous rep, challenging players to read the ball, rotate on the fly, and sustain effort across three possessions. The defender must stop three separate offensive actions.
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1on1 Tunnel

This is a competitive one-on-one containment drill that trains on-ball defense in tight space. Players must stay disciplined inside a designated tunnel and learn to control dribble penetration without fouling.
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1ON1 TRANSITION

One-on-One Transition is a live, full-speed drill that simulates a primary transition possession — one offensive player with a live dribble attacking downhill, and one defender tasked with stopping the ball.
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1on1 Gauntlet

This is a fast-paced, high-effort one-on-one drill designed to build defensive conditioning and mental toughness. One defender must contain multiple straight-line drives in rapid succession.
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1ON1 CROSSCOURT CLOSEOUTS

One-on-One Cross-Court Closeouts is a high-effort, competitive drill that sharpens defensive closeout technique while also training offensive players to attack with purpose.
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3on3 random close outs (+ run outs)

This is a live, competitive team drill that combines closeout recognition, help-side rotation, and disciplined team defense under pressure. Only the defense can score, and they must earn stops cleanly.
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KNICKS DRILL (REBOUNDING)

The Knicks Drill is a high-intensity, physical rebounding competition designed to teach boxing out, offensive rebounding, and finishing in traffic. It emphasizes toughness, technique, and discipline.
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