Defensive Conversion Drill

Published: Wed, 07/07/10

July 7, 2010
 
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Defensive Conversion Drill

I saw the quote that I am using today on a DVD I was watching
last week.  I think it is a very true statment, so my next thought
was, what as coaches can we do to eliminate that problem from
our programs.
 
Here is a short video of a drill that can be used to force players
to change quickly from an offensive mindset to a defensive mindset,
which to me is the beginning of the frustration expressed in the quote.

You can use the full court version of this drill to work on the not
sprinting problem.  I also like to put in the rule from time to time that
the players have to guard another player on the change other than the
one who was guarding them.  That really forces communication.
 
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Half Court Change


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"The biggest form of fraud is the player who does not sprint from
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