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Lesson 10:
Kill Drill & Defensive Mindset
Coach Paul Page closes the session with the Kill Drill, a competitive 4-on-4 or 5-on-5 challenge where the defense must earn three stops in a row to “win.” More than a skill drill, it builds toughness, communication, and the mental edge needed to defend in the half court. Coach emphasizes defensive DNA, no-middle principles, and how layering drills prepares players to compete with relentless energy and discipline.
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, ...
