Individual defensive drill to reinforce proper help position and emphasizes quick transitions from defense to offense. Good drill to run before team shell.
- The first player passes the ball up to the coach (X1) at the top of the arc. Then he goes and closes out.
- Next, the coach passes the ball to another coach (X2) in the corner. The player jumps to the ball and drops down into a help position.
- The coach with the ball drives, and the defensive player walls up.
- The coach then throws the ball to the other end of the court. The player chases it down and scores at that end.