Closeout, Reverse, Recover
Defender closes out on a catch, the offense reverses the ball with one extra pass, and the same defender must sprint the perimeter to closeout again on the new catch.
Coaching focus: Individual Defense
Individual defense is built on stance, footwork, and effort before scheme. Drill the fundamentals — stance, slides, closeouts — until they hold up at full speed and under fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
Closeout, Reverse, Recover works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Closeout, Reverse, Recover for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Closeout, Reverse, Recover into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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