5 players, 1 ball, half court space.
2 players set up near baseline as posts (one in circle and one in pocket).
1 defensive player is set up between the two posts.
2 working players start on half way with the ball. They pass the ball down the court between eachother. Either player delivers a ball to one of the posts.
The defender has to attempt a flying intercpet.
A good drill for defense to work on to get intercepts in and around the circle. Defender has to make quick decisions and commit.
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