Basketballexercise: applying pressure on the dribbler

Suitable for the following techniques: defense

Applying pressure on the dribbler

Objective
  • Apply pressure on the dribbler during a press.
Organisation
  • Have each player sprint fully along the drawn lines and always close off the sideline.
  • Repeat with defensive slides.
  • Repeat with alternating slides - sprint - slides.
  • Practice with an attacker without the ball. The defender must make slides as long as possible; sprint when necessary.
  • The defender must close off the sideline in any case.
  • Practice with the ball. The defender forces the attacker to turn at the sideline.
  • Keep the exercise short and intensive.
Teaching Points
  • The defender must stand as close as possible to the attacker, considering the dribbler's skill and speed.
  • The defender must use their foot to close off the sideline, forcing the dribbler to turn.
  • The defender must accelerate and get in front of the dribbler before closing off the sideline.
Game Form
  • If the dribbler manages to dribble between the sideline and the defender, they may score. The defender continues to defend.
  • If the defender succeeds in making the attacker turn at the sideline, they may then dribble, and the attacker becomes the defender.
Tips
  • Start with a weak dribbler and have them begin with their weak hand.
  • Initially, impose restrictions on the attacker: they may only change speed, but not direction, except at the sideline.
  • Reduce the restrictions as the defenders improve.
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Features of the exercise

4
12
Materials Needed:
Not applicable
Suitable for following levels:
U11
U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19
U20
U21
U22
Seniors