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Lesson 7:
Catch and Shoot Progression
Coach Paul Page breaks down the NBA Closeout drill into layered progressions, starting with simple catch-and-shoot reps to train quick decisions under pressure. The drill then advances to “guard it,” where defenders close out with active feet and no-middle positioning, and finally to shot-fake drives that force defenders to recover with toughness and discipline. This progression sharpens offensive execution while reinforcing defensive ball pressure and communication.
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This course is a step-by-step build of a no-middle, “keep it sided” half-court defense. Coach Paul Page walks you through layered NBA-style closeouts (inside-foot, hand-in/hand-off), ball pressure and footwork, rebounding habits, and communication standards (“ball, ball… dead!”). You’ll progress from catch-and-shoot fly-bys into “guard-it” holds, shot-fake drives with the defender’s jump-back, ...
