Curated Action

Attack Step and Closeout Deceleration

Basketball

Attack Step and Closeout Deceleration is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Training Details

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=3dkkDwwx8Bs
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Attack Step and Closeout Deceleration

Sprint halfway toward the offensive player and decelerate with small, choppy foot-fire steps to close out under control, forcing the ball handler to belly out toward the sideline.

Key points

  • Sprint the first half of the distance to eliminate open space quickly
  • Break down into small choppy foot-fire steps to halt forward momentum on balance
  • Arrive on time in a low stance with high hands to eliminate penetration

Common mistakes

Overrunning the offensive player or lunging in without breaking down your feet.

Sets: 3Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 15 sec
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