Gooroo Drill: Partner Box-Out

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Teach players box-out technique

Setup

Split players into two groups, forming two parallel lines 4-6 feet apart across the key facing each other
Line facing basket is designated offensive team, while line with back to basket is on defense
Players stand at least an arm’s length from each other and are partnered up with player across from them based on height

Instructions

At coach’s direction, players on offense move laterally either left or right
Once offensive players make a move, defensive players take two big steps towards them in a defensive stance and pivots to put a body on offensive player
Box-out motion has player with arms outstretched, knees bent, and with contact to opponent’s stomach (this lets defensive player know which direction offensive player is moving in attempt to get around them and collect offensive rebound)

George’s Tips

Players must always take a step toward the offensive player, put a forearm in his chest and pivot to box them out
Players need to stay low and in an athletic stance while boxing out – player with the lower hips usually wins
Tell players to be aggressive when boxing out—make contact with other players before they make contact with you
When players box out, remind them to keep their hands up high, not wrapped around offensive player’s waist
Players circled in video performed best box-outs

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