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Skill Game·Starter·U13+
Handle the Pressure
Train ball-handling under live trapping pressure.
Players
1v2
Court
Backcourt
Time
8-10 min
Equipment
Ball
Description
Handler starts under own basket. Two defenders trap the inbound. Handler must reach half court without turnover.
The constraint
Handler must cross half court within 7 seconds vs two trapping defenders.
CLA principle
Trap pressure trains scanning, pivoting, and decisive escape dribbles.
Coaching points
- Get split or get out — don't dance.
- Use the sideline as a third defender against you.
Common mistakes
- Dribbling sideways and stalling.