1v1 Defensive Combo: Jump, Backdoor, Deny

1v1 off-ball defensive drill that trains positioning relative to the ball in different situation: jumping to the ball on the pass, defending the backdoor cut, and denying the catch on the opposite side.

Instructions

1. - Player 1 passes to Player 2.
2. - Player 1 cuts backdoor, then exits on the other side to receive at the wing.
3. - If Player 1 receives the ball, they play 1v1.
4. - Defender x1 jumps toward the ball on the pass, defends the backdoor cut, and denies the catch on the opposite side.

Coaching Points

• Before the pass, stay between the ball and the basket
• Jump with the ball during the pass and get on the passing line
• Stop any front cut with your body
• Turn the head and run with the attacker toward the basket on the backdoor cut
• Run while inside the paint. Slide when denying

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