Learning how to communicate and work as one unit as a defense is important regardless of whether you’re playing a man or zone defense. This next drill allows players to work on tracking the ball, closing out under control, and most important of all, communication.

You’ll need 8 players, paired off in matchups of similar size and skill. The four offensive players will be spread around the arc, and the four defensive players playing defense inside. The offensive point guard will start with the ball.