Memphis 3-Player Closeout Drill - FastModel Sports
Published 08/09/2018 Favorite Send to FastDraw Email Print EmbedAbout This Play/Drill
Memphis 3-Player Closeout drill which has many different variations. This version is one we used at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. I like it because it emphasizes footwork and fundamentals, and then turns into live play at the end. Tailor it to your defensive philosophy.
- Defender x1 starts with the ball and passes to x2. x2 passes to x3, x3 to offensive player 1 as x1 sprints to close out on 1.
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x2 and x3 close out on 2 and 3, respectively, as the ball is swung around the perimeter.
On the first pass from 1 to 2, x1 jumps to the ball. On the second pass from 2 to 3, x1 sprints to midline. -
The offense reverses the ball again, with defenders allowing the passes and working on positioning.
x3 jumps to ball then sprints to midline, x2 jumps to ball, x1 closes out. -
Play live 3-on-3 from here with an emphasis on forcing the dribbler whichever direction your defense dictates.
Use this drill to work on the specific footwork and fundamentals taught in your defensive philosophy.
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Dymetrius Ware
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