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DRILLS LIBRARY

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

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.

Defense, Live Drill

5ON0 PRIMARY BREAK TO FLOW ENTRY

This drill blends transition offense with half-court execution in one continuous sequence. It’s a great way to condition your team, sharpen spacing and timing in the break, and rehearse your offensive entries.

Live Drill, Transition

4on4 Entries O-D-O (Offense-Defense-Offense)

This is a live, controlled segment designed to rehearse your offensive entries under real defensive pressure, while also testing your team’s ability to transition quickly between offense and defense.

Live Drill

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.

Defense, Live Drill

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.

Defense, Live Drill

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