1000 MPH Recovery

This drill teaches players quickly change between slide steps and sprint steps. This drill is a good intermediate drill between the basic z pattern defensive slide steps, and full open court 1 on 1. I have found this to be an excellent drill, when my players are having footwork problems in the open court try to control a dribbler who changes speed and direction very well.

Instructions

Two lines of players, start underneath one basket, with one line on each side of the free throw lane standing out of bounds facing the mid-court line. On the Coach

Tips

It is critical that the player, keeps their shoulders and head facing the near baseline at all times, independent of their footwork.
There is a tendency for most players to turn their shoulder in the direction they are moving, but this makes it much easier for an offensive player to turn them around in the open court.
The defensive slide should be made as low as possible without losing balance, and speed, and with short, choppy steps on the slide, and long explosive strides on the sprint steps.
Tell your players to keep their head over their feet at all times.
It is especially important to teach that the trailing hand be kept low and in a position to deter a quick crossover dribble by an offensive player, at all times.

Skills

Defensive Footwork

Players

works best with 6 or more players, and is a good team drill

Added: 1/1 2000

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