Basketballexercises for technique defense

• 3 attackers against 2 defenders, with rotation each time.
• The defenders must help each other if an attacker is unmarked.
• The attackers learn to take advantage of a numerical superiority and finish.

• Improve speed, accuracy, good passes, and teamwork.

• Everyone stands in a line, one behind the other.
• The first player throws the ball against the backboard.
• The rest of the players time their jump to catch the ball in the air and throw it against the backboard again.
• The twentieth player throws the ball into the basket.
• Repeat this on both the right and left side.
• Players run around a cone or coach each time and rejoin at the back of the line.

• Begin in the corner of the court.
• Slide along the baselines and the midcourt line.
• Sprint along the other lines.
• Run a figure-eight movement twice.
• Then take a short rest.
• Repeat this three times.

• Three players start on the baseline, with the middle player holding a ball.
• The middle player passes the ball to one of the other players and runs after the ball.
• The receiver passes the ball to the player on the opposite side and also runs after the ball.
• This process repeats as they move towards the basket on the other side of the court.
• When a player is close enough to the basket, they perform a lay-up.

• The player who performs the lay-up becomes the defender.
• The remaining two players become attackers and try to reach each other with a long pass.
• The defender attempts to prevent the attackers from scoring.
• If the attackers do not score, they must do five push-ups.

• The objective for the defender is to prevent the attackers from scoring.

• Apply pressure on the dribbler during a press.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Objective

• Concentration and energy in defence.

Organisation

• 4 versus 4 on one basket.
• New defenders after 3 stops (defenders gain possession).
• After a score or a foul on the shot, the defensive team loses one stop.
• The session lasts 12 minutes.
• The trainer counts down for prolonged attacks: 5-4-3-2-1-0.

Execution

• After 2 stops, the defence intensifies.
• On the third stop, they may attack.
• With 12 players: rotate with 4 after each stop, score, or foul.
• New attackers after each stop, score, or foul (trainer determines fouls).
• The team causing the third stop goes on defence.

Variations

• Three defenders, four attackers.
• 2 or 3 consecutive stops for a switch (with shot clock).
• 35 seconds of defence without a score or foul.
• On a stop, the clock remains, attackers try again.
• On a score, offensive rebound, or foul, the clock resets to 35 seconds.

• Four players start on the baseline.
• Player B has the ball and dribbles towards the cone.
• Player B passes to player C.
• Players B and C move towards the goal for an attack.
• Players A and D sprint around the cone and take their defensive positions.

• Play a short game of five-on-five.
• The duration of the game is 10 minutes.
• The team with the most points at the end wins.
• In case of a tie, the team that scores first in overtime wins.
• Keep strict track of time: 2 x 5 minutes with a 2-minute break.

• A player takes free throws.
• The remaining players take positions for the rebound.
• Players attempt to secure the ball by boxing out.
• After every two free throws, players switch positions.

• Players gather at the baseline in two groups.
• One player stands under the basket with the ball.
• Two players are ready to defend on the opposite side.

• The player with the ball dribbles to the other side.
• Players on the left and right run along the sideline to join the offense.
• The defense freely chooses whom to defend but remains active without taking a position in or around the key area.
• The player who finishes or loses the ball returns together with the two defenders.
• On the opposite side, two new defenders are already prepared.

• Make two teams of five players each.
• Play a game and apply the exercises that were done today.
• Make substitutions every 30 seconds if necessary.

• Play freely on one or two baskets, depending on the number of players.
• No dribbling allowed, only passing.