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Lesson 8:
Eight Second Drill
In the Eight Second Drill, defenders must lock in and guard the ball for a full eight seconds, maintaining discipline, no-middle positioning, and relentless effort. The drill finishes with a “shot and box” call to reinforce rebounding habits, then transitions quickly to the next segment—emphasizing toughness, accountability, and game-speed focus on both defense and execution.
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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, ...
