Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan

A practice dedicated entirely to individual and team defense, covering stance, closeouts, help rotations, and live defensive scrimmaging.

90 minutes
Coaches — all levels
Ages 13-15
1Dynamic Warmup
Warm-up · 8m
2Defensive Stance & Slides
Drill · 10m
3Defensive Slide Box Drill
Drill · 10m
4Closeout & Contain
Drill · 10m
5Partner Box-Out Drill
Drill · 10m
6Shell Drill (Help & Recover)
Drill · 15m
71-on-1 from the Wing (Defense Emphasis)
Drill · 12m
8Blitz & Rotate Live 5v5
Scrimmage · 15m

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan practice plan for?

Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan is built for coaches — all levels coaching players in 13-15, and can be adjusted in length or intensity for other age groups.

How long does the Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan practice plan take?

Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan runs 90 minutes total across 8 blocks: 1 warm-up, 6 drills, 1 scrimmage.

What drills are included in the Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan practice plan?

Defense-Focused Basketball Practice Plan uses: Defensive Stance & Slides, Defensive Slide Box Drill, Closeout & Contain, Partner Box-Out Drill, Shell Drill (Help & Recover), 1-on-1 from the Wing, Blitz & Rotate (Live 5v5). Each links to its full breakdown in the drill library.

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