DIY Projects. Lateral slides east and west - Point the direction you want them to slide.
Specifically, footwork and staying on balance.
Players must drop step and then slide that direction. Too late and the offensive player won’t be able to attack on the catch. Did you make this project?
Also worth consideration are the performance dampers from Koni & Bilstein. I made one side by connecting 2 1' long PVC pipes using a 1x1x1" PVC tee. Cones Instead of Players - If all you’re doing is closing out and retreating, consider using cones to close out to instead of players. The coach stands out front of the group to be seen clearly at all times by all of the players. Both Sides of the Floor - Since there are only 3 players involved at one time in the drill, run it on both sides of the court and also at the opposite end of the court if you have enough players. You will require four D-men or cones for this drill. Don't want to shell out £50,000 for a sport Defender? They're the latest rage. The offensive player can perform a v-cuts and utilise changes of speed but must stay on the line between the wing and the basket.
Simulates a close-out Defender Basketball Shot Blocker.
How so?
Warn players that if they extend their arm-bar and push, it will be a foul. The offensive player on the wing must wait for the new defender to sprint to them and then the one-on-one starts with the offensive player getting open using a v-cut on the wing. Players are spread out in the half or full court depending on how many players are used. Special Edition sport and performance Defenders.
Improve on-ball defense (drills 1 and 5).
You can also purchase lowering coil over springs. This entire project was made from home supplies that were meant to be discarded. The first player in line sprints out to the first offensive player in a clockwise direction and closes out on the ball.
This requires them to read the defender before they’ve received the basketball. If the defense gets a stop, then the offensive player will transition to defense like usual.
The goal for the defense is to prevent the pass to the wing player while the offensive player attempts to make 3 catches in a row. Since this drill covers all the most frequent movements players will make on defense, it’s one of the best basketball defense drills to get them used to these different movements.
It also forces them to have a higher arc on their shot, which scientifically proven, greatly improves the chances of the ball going in the hoop. This drill allows players to practice their positioning and being able to react to the movements of the offensive player. Players should be sprinting and back-pedalling hard on every closeout. DIY and Crafts. Too early and it gives the offense too much time.
This means that if the offense scores, the defender will stay on defense. The defense attempts to constantly deny the pass to the offensive player on the wing. Participated in the Trash to Treasure Contest 2017.
This step makes the longest part of the device. When pressuring the basketball, the defender should trace the basketball with one hand and keep the other hand low to poke away a dribble.
Each time the offensive player catches the basketball, they immediately pass back to the player in the slot and the drill continues. On the closeout, the defender should use short, choppy steps, get one hand up to contest the shot, and ensure balance to absorb the drive. I love it when people are able to find simple solutions using cheap everyday materials. I used 2 2' long PVC pipes and connected them together using a 1x1x1" PVC tee. Pay attention on correct footwork and good balance.
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V-Cuts to Start - In this variation the top doesn’t pass immediately to the wing. Close-Outs - Point hands in the air.
Build your own, with these parts... Get the latest Land Rover news, exclusive deals and see new products before release with our free newsletter. Switching the standard bushes for performance bushes from SuperPro will make a noticeable difference. If you're serious about getting the handling of a Defender under control, you'll need roll bars.
I'm a massive Land Rover fan. Rebound - Jump up with two hands. The 90 feels much more composed in corners.
Make sure it’s game pace! Defensive players start under the basket and must sprint out and close out on each of the four offensive players spread around the three-point arc.
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When this is done, we finally attach the tee with the hula hoop to the PVC elbow at the top of the 6' pipe. The drill starts with the offensive player walking the defender in and exploding out looking to receive the pass from the player in the slot. In reality, there are very few companies who produce & design their own unique parts and so you are paying for a collection of aftermarket parts bolted together. Thanks. Players are spread out in the half or full court in a defensive stance an even distance apart from each other. We fitted SuperPro bushes to our TD5 90 and the difference is startling. This will make your Land Rover lean towards oversteer. The drill begins with all players down in a low stance and ‘pitter-pattering’ their feet (quick feet). For the drill to work effectively, the pass from the top to wing must be made at the right time.
Hold the close out for a second or two before moving on. Here it’s being used by 2 players simultaneously at the National Basketball Players Association’s Annual Summer Basketball Camp at the NBPA Headquarters in NYC. Being able to deny the pass to your opponent is one of the most important skills in a traditional man-to-man defense. With a big mark-up. Drop it down an inch or two. Loser to Defense - The player that loses the one-on-one battle closes out on the next defender. Players fall backwards simulating taking a charge and then get straight back up into pitter patter. How to Plastidip your Land Rover Defender, Hello, I'm the editor of FunRover. When the first defender has slid around the cone on the other side of the court, they again sprint to close out, and then once again slide to the opposite side of the court before returning to the end of the line. I started off by making the ends of the H-shaped base first.
The problem is each company add their own mark-up. Depending on the amount of players you have, run this drill for 3 – 5 minutes.
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After a certain amount of time, swap the offensive players with the defensive players and continue the drill. Improve defensive technique (drills 3 and 4). Share it with us! One defensive player on the wing guarding the offensive player.
If you fail to up-rate the discs and pads, then you may find yourself in a whole heap of trouble. This is one of the most important basketball defense drills as most offenses start with a top to wing pass. I made sure the tee was facing up so I could attach the next PVC pipes in the following steps.
This step connects the two legs of the H together. Opposite Direction - While the drill states to perform it clockwise, throughout the drill you should change the direction people are rotating at some stage. Players perform this defensive course one-by-one.
Players must have enough space between each other. They're the latest rage. The player then back-pedals around a cone directly behind them, and then slides across to the other side of the court. Improves defensive footwork and technique required to successfully guard a player with or without the ball. They then retreat to the basket and move on to the next player. We say, stop this madness and build your own! Since it’s hard to explain where the cones and movements are by writing, I encourage you to take a look at the image associated with this drill for better comprehension. The offensive player has a maximum of 2 - 3 dribbles before shooting. It forces the player to have a higher shooting release, which prevents them from being blocked.
This is meant to be a conditioning drill too.
Players behind must communicate with the player in front of them. Different Course - You can easily change the course by differing the placement of the cones. Drop step slides - Point diagonally behind them. After the score or defense takes possession, the offensive player immediately closes out on the opposite wing and they play 1-on-1. The problem is each company add their own mark-up. Live 1-on-1 – After the pass is made, you can allow the players to play one-on-one until a score or a missed shot. Braided hoses help firm up the feel of the brake pedal and better deal with increased braking stress. Specifically the closeout for the defender and the footwork off the catch for the offensive player since many will rush and travel.
Can be a great drill to use when you’ve got a large group of players.
Saved ... Defender 25x25 Basketball Court. Here's a difficult truth:Being willing to hustle and play hard on defense isn't enough...To develop a great defensive team, players must learn correct defensive technique and understand where they should be on the court depending on who they're guarding and the position of the basketball.And the best way to accomplish this is by using proven basketball defense drills during your team practices.The goal on the defensive end of the floor is to force the opposition into taking the most difficult shot possible.This requires players to be able to play great on-ball defense and for help defense to be in the correct position and ready to rotate and help when needed.Use the following 5 basketball defense drills to: Players form a line at the top of the key and fill the wing spots. Wing Starts With Basketball - Instead of receiving the pass from the top and being able to attack the defense as they’re closing out, both wing players start the drill with a basketball as well.
After the third catch, the players swap positions.
The Original Profender is currently used by some of the top college basketball programs. These are designed to reduce brake fade and work at higher operating temperatures. The factory standard items were designed with the loads and stresses of a standard vehicle in mind.
Each game of 1-on-1 can’t cross over to the opposite side of the court. A defensive drill that focuses on the fundamentals of individual defense while incorporating in conditioning.
Don't forget to add SuperPro bushes for the roll bar. Usually it’s best to allow 3 dribbles for youth players and 2 dribbles for advanced players. The primary purpose of this drill is to work on closeout technique. The offensive players should practice getting open by establishing a higher foot than the defender and then exploding out to the wing.
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Back-Pedal - Pointing behind the players.
The rest of the players underneath the basket.
Explore. As soon as they finish, the top line passes to the opposite wing and then fills the free wing. Thanks FunRover! These kits are available for both the 110 and 90.
Well thought out and excellent video. All players begin in a straight line on the baseline.
The coach then uses both visual and verbal cues to instruct players’ to perform defensive movements. 110s often come with a rear anti-roll bar.
Alex, Hi there have Defender 110 Tdi 300 it’s a 1998 model wipers knocking down hard any advise thanks for the video. I connected a 6' long PVC pipe to the PVC tee in the previous step, and i made it go vertical, up and down.