2v1 Help and Recover
Basic help-and-recover drill that trains close-outs in a live situation.
Instructions
- Off-ball defender helps on Player 1.
- Player 1 passes to Player 2.
- Defender recovers to Player 2 with a close-out or on the penetration line.
Coaching Points
- Help and recover quickly
- Close where Player 2 is going, not where they were
- Use small steps on the close-out
- Set close-out direction according to the chosen defensive system
Variations
- Player 2 can move
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