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1 v 2 HC Trapping Drill

The 1 v 2 HC Trapping Drill is a simple activity for defensive players who are learning how to form a trap. Providing quick fire opportunities for players to practice advanced skills like trapping can be very difficult, as many drills seem to be played out in the full court.

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Defining Communication between Half Court Defenders

In every single training session at least at one stage or another, you will hear a coach emphasise the importance of communication. Communication is always one of the skills most spoken about by coaches to their players and amongst other coaches. One point of note though is a lack of clarity on exactly what a coach would like their players to say.

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Bump the Cutter Drill

The Bump the Cutter Drill is a great activity for focusing on the defence of stopping cutters gaining good positioning around the keyway. For the offense the focus is on cutting for the ball and for the defence focuses on denying easy reception in an advantageous position.

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Two Ball Rebounding Drill

The Two Ball Rebounding Drill blends a boxing-out situation with a multiple possession scenario. Too often drills do not provide the opportunity for players to have to back up their performance continuously within the drills progression. It is only with a sustained performance that competence can truly be demonstrated by a player when performing a skill.

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Low Post Pass and Go Drill

The Low Post Pass and Go Drill provides a good scenario for players to experience the pressure of finishing a scoring opportunity in quick succession of receiving a pass. The Low Post Pass and Go Drill provides a situation where there are two defenders and only one offensive player.

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