Reading Defense Drill – Around the Cones

This basketball drill is great to simulate the reads and movements players use while driving to the basket.

Keys to success: The ‘Ball Handler’ must attack the basket until a defender stops the ball. Once the ball is stopped, the Ball Handler must read which shooter is open and make a pass under control to avoid an offensive foul or poor pass. Quick decisions are key to this drill.

Elapsed Time: Rotate after each turn so your players get repetitions at each offensive and defensive spot. Run the drill for 5-10 minutes.