Help-Side Bump Positioning
Position help defenders one pass away with a foot in the lane, then bump a driving cutter before recovering to their own assignment. Teaches gap responsibility.
Defense
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, cones
min
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.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Help-Side Bump Positioning drill?
Position help defenders one pass away with a foot in the lane, then bump a driving cutter before recovering to their own assignment. Teaches gap responsibility. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and cones.
Q2What age group is the Help-Side Bump Positioning drill for?
Help-Side Bump Positioning 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.
Q3How long should the Help-Side Bump Positioning run?
Run Help-Side Bump Positioning for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Help-Side Bump Positioning?
You'll need: ball, cones.
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