1. Coach will yell "Stance" - players will slap the floor and yell "Stance" down in a defensive stance

2. Coach will say "Move" and the players will begin to chop their feet

3. Coach will point to the left or right and players will react quickly to coach changing directions

Why this matters: A defensive stance is the single most important defensive fundamental a player will learn. Teaching players to react to the verbal call of "stance" will also help in a game when a team needs a defensive stop.

1. Coach will yell "Stance" - players will slap the floor and yell "Stance" down in a defensive stance

2. Coach will say "Move" and the players will begin to chop their feet

3. Coach will yell "Go" and players will slide to the opposite lane line and back across as many times as possible in thirty seconds or twenty seconds.

Emphasize - movement of the feet and the first step in a direction with the outside foot.

1. Coach will partner up players.

2. 1 player will dribble to the lane line, the other player will be in a stance and move his feet.

3. Go to half court.

4. Players will switch roles at half court and go the other way.

5. The next group goes when the first group gets to half court.

Emphasis: Teach the defense to move quickly with the offense. Try to keep their head on the ball. Go half speed until the players learn the drill. The offense should try to keep their head up while dribbling.

1. Offense is ahead of the defense.

2. Slower players need more space.

3. The player with the ball dribbles to the rim to make a lay-up.

4. The defensive player, without fouling, tries to run to a spot in front of the defense. No shot blocking.

5. Move less skilled players closer to basket.

Emphasis - try to stop the ball without fouling by forcing the offense to change directions on the fast break. The offense works on staying in control to make the lay-up.