Backdoor Initiation

Drill

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3 steps

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 Point guard places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. 3 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. Small forward changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. 1 places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 2 moves to support teammates and maintain constant game flow. 4 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 4 alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

STEP 2 Shooting guard adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Shooting guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Point guard moves strategically to provide new passing lanes and open space. Point guard adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. Small forward adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense. 3 changes location seeking advantage over the defender and scoring opportunities. Power forward places themselves strategically to generate passing angles and anticipate defensive moves. 4 shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency.

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

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