Purpose

Players work on one-on-one offensive skills and man-to-man defensive skills.

Drill Setup

Offensive player starts just inside halfcourt. He is guarded by a defender.

How It Works

1. Offensive player dribble drives to get an open shot.
2. Defender tries to stop him.
3. After the shot is taken the offensive player becomes the defensive player. The defender goes to the back of the offense line. The offensive player is the next player in line.

Coaching Tips

This drill should be about man-to-man defense as much as it is about one-on-one offensive skills. The defender should be up on the offensive player and trying hard to steal the ball, block the shot or force a bad shot.