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Three-Line Positional Closeouts Drill

Basketball

Three-Line Positional Closeouts Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

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Three-Line Positional Closeouts Drill

Three simultaneous lines execute closeouts tailored to floor thirds: defenders pass from gap or straight-up positions, sprint out yelling 'ball', take away the 3-pointer and right hand, and call 'dead' when the ball is picked up.

Key points

  • Pass from designated gap or straight-up position and sprint on the air time of the ball
  • Shout 'ball' loudly on closeout and 'dead' when the offensive player picks up their dribble
  • Take away the step-in three and right-hand drive, forcing the ball handler to their left

Common mistakes

Closing out silently without communication or allowing uncontested right-handed drives.

Sets: 3Rest: 1 minEst. duration: 20 sec
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