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Close out circuit

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Main objective: make close out defensive action natural.
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#Basketball footwork drills

FAQ: Basketball Drills for Footwork and Agility

Close out circuit - STEP 1: 1 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
1 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.
STEP 1

1 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

Close out circuit - STEP 2: Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.
STEP 2

Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

Close out circuit - STEP 3: Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 3

Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

Close out circuit - STEP 4: 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 3 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.
STEP 4

1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 3 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

Close out circuit - STEP 5: 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 2 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 5

1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 2 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Close out circuit - STEP 6: 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 6

1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Close out circuit - STEP 7: Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.
STEP 7

Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 3 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

Close out circuit - STEP 8: Point guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow
Point guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.
STEP 8

Point guard moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Small forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.

Close out circuit - STEP 9: 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.
STEP 9

1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow.

Close out circuit - STEP 10: 1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 10

1 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 3 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Close out circuit - STEP 11: Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves
Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Small forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.
STEP 11

Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Small forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

Close out circuit - STEP 12: Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space
Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 12

Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 2 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

Close out circuit - STEP 13: 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options
1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 3 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.
STEP 13

1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 3 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities.

Close out circuit - STEP 14: Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes
Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.
STEP 14

Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.