1v1 5-second Deny

Competitive 1v1 denial drill that teaches defenders to work before the catch. The defender must prevent the attacker from receiving the ball for at least 5 seconds.

Instructions

1. Defender prevents the attacker from receiving the ball for at least 5 seconds.
2. If the defender holds for 5 seconds, they win.
3. If the attacker receives the ball, they play 1v1 and remain on offense if they score.

Coaching Points

• Stay low
• Deny the pass
• Turn and run with the attacker on a backdoor cut
• Offense: initiate the contact to get free

Variations

• Limit where the offense can receive the ball (backdoor, corner, paint)

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