Backdoor Initiation

Drill

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This exercise introduces and practices the backdoor concept in youth categories and as a game. Players are on half court, and the attacker must deceive their defender within the cones. Once the cones are crossed, the defender can catch them, and the attacker must cross the baseline without being caught.

Belongs to set: Benjamín Offensive Exercises

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STEP 1

1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Small forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 3 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 1 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Power forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. Power forward moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

STEP 2

2 moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Shooting guard changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Point guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 1 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 3 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Power forward shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. 4 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

STEP 3

4 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Small forward moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. Small forward alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options. 2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 2 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space.

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Backdoor Initiation

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