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Decision·Starter·U14+
Close-Out 1v1
Defender closes out from inside; offense reads.
Players
3v3-5v5
Court
Half or full court
Time
10-20 min
Equipment
Balls, Pinnies
Description
Defender starts at paint, sprints to closeout. Offense: shoot, drive, or pull-up.
The constraint
Defender starts at paint, sprints to closeout. Offense: shoot, drive, or pull-up.
CLA principle
Direct perception of closeout intensity.
Coaching points
- Read chest angle.
- Decision before catch.
Common mistakes
- Skipping reads under fatigue.