Line Drills with Escapes

Set Up

Put players in lines about 15-20 away from each other. Start the ball with a pass, once that player goes and passes to the next teammate in line, they will play token/guided defense. The player with the ball will add in some form of escape. In this drill we will work on 3 different escapes

  1. Hitch – After you catch the ball, get loaded for a shot and then hitch around defender
  2. Roll Away – Roll away from the defender, working on stick protection
  3. Fakes – Have players throw quick pump fakes before getting around defende

Coaching Points and Principles

  • Try to get the pass off right away, after you get around defender
  • Execution of the escapes including stick protection and control
  • Make good long passes to your teammates

Progression

  • Add different escapes like face and split dodges
  • Have the defender player tougher defense

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