Defender begins at the top cone in defensive stance Use a series of push, step, slides and drop steps to move through the cones Blue player will round the rear cone and a coach will roll out the ball Blue player then collects the ball and attacks the basket
Roll the ball before the player rounds the final cone Vary the number of dribbles, finishes or moves for the player Add the pass and cut aspect once the player collects the rolled ball
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