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Lesson 9:
DHO Defense & Shell Progression
Coach Paul Page layers in defensive work against dribble handoffs (DHOs), training players to trap, switch, or fight through based on game plan. Using two balls on the block, he builds into shell drill progressions that emphasize no-middle defense, gap positioning, help-the-helper principles, and live play out of closeouts. This segment connects NBA Closeouts directly into shell defense, reinforcing toughness, communication, and team accountability.
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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, ...
