5v5 Defending the Post Mismatch

5v5 team drill focused on defending a post mismatch after a side pick-and-roll switch. The defense traps from the bottom on the first dribble and works to protect the middle, commit to the trap, and recover behind it.

Instructions

1. Set up 5v5. Start with a side pick-and-roll
2. Defense switches the pick-and-roll to create a post mismatch
3. Play through the post mismatch (Defense should front)
4. If the 5 receives, send the bottom defender to trap on the first dribble.

Coaching Points

• Take away the middle. Use wide feet and stay parallel to the sideline
• Square up on the shot
• Trap on the first dribble. Go and commit
• Help the helper from the weak side. Float between the 2 free offensive players with arms up

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