Play Defense in Basketball

Many coaches struggle with coming up with new drills to coach youth to play defense in basketball.  Here is one suggestion that will work well with your youth team.

From Jason…
One basketball drill that I used to help my younger kids see the floor and watch for the open man.  (I coached 6th grade, and was assistant to higher up teams).

I would put 5 guys spread on the floor on offense. “  I would use their numbers (1-5) depending on their position.  I would then take 4 defensive guys, give them all a number to guard (not telling the offense who would be left open), and have them all go on the foul line.

On my go, the defense had to run and pick up their man (1 man is open).  If offense scores, they get point, defense gets a rebound or doesn’t allow a basket,“  D gets a point.  Play to three, loser runs a few laps, etc.