Here's one of my favorite defensive drills for youth basketball practice.Deny the Flash
This youth basketball drill for defense teaches defenders to deny the flash, or prevent an offensive player from bursting up the court to receive a pass and shoot a basket.
Start with an offensive player with a ball in the right wing. Set up a defensive player in the middle of the lane, and have four offensive players on the weak side, or the side of the court without the ball.
The defensive player should be positioned so that he is pointed toward the ball. At the whistle, the first player on the weak side will flash to the foul line and try to back-cut toward the basket.
The defensive player should immediately attempt to stop the flash, making body contact with him to keep him from driving up the lane.
As the offensive continues to make the flash and shoot a basket, they will cycle through the players waiting on the weak side, utilizing different moves.
The man on defense should use appropriate counter moves. Once the drill is completed, rotate the players so they can experience different positions. And if you'd like to see more free youth basketball drills, please check out this blog:
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