On-Ball Containment Drill
Defender stays in front of a live ball-handler working a live 1-on-1 in a marked lane, scoring points only for keeping the dribbler in front without fouling or reaching. Isolates pure containment technique apart from help or rotations.
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
On-Ball Containment Drill works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run On-Ball Containment Drill for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball, partner, cone.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag On-Ball Containment Drill into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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