3-Line Closeouts - FastModel Sports

Published 06/16/2018 by Joel Hueser Favorite Send to FastDraw Print Embed

About This Play/Drill

We are a packline defense team, but no matter what your defensive system, efficient closeouts are a must-have fundamental skill.

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  • Basketball Play - 3-Line Closeouts

Each player on offense has a ball. On the coach's whistle, all three defenders closeout on the ball and maintain solid pressure. Offense remains triple threat and "beats" the defense with the pivot. Defense moves "in and out." Defense rotates to offense and offense changes lines clockwise.