1 Minute Basketball Drills: Shell Drill

Visit to get free basketball drills sent to your inbox! Shell Drill Purpose To work on team defense, communication and positioning Drill Setup Four offensive players spread out around the arc - two players free throw lane extended, and two out on the wing How it Works The ball will start at the top of the arc and players will then swing the ball around on the coach’s command As the ball is swung around the arc, players will adjust their defensive positioning according to how many passes away they are from the ball: On ball: on ball pressure, mirroring the ball with their hands 1 pass away: deny position, just up the line with a hand in the passing lane and staying in contact with their matchup 2 passes away: player in help position, 1 third of the way up the line between the matchup and the ball 3 passes away: player in help position, halfway up the line between the matchup and the bal