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Lesson 4:
Turn and Keep Drill
Coach Paul Page introduces the “Turn and Keep” defensive drill, focusing on forcing ball handlers toward the sideline while eliminating middle penetration. Players practice turning the dribbler with controlled zigzags, then work on keeping their chest square, feet wide, and never crossing over to maintain strong no-middle defense. This drill builds toughness, discipline, and game-ready on-ball defensive pressure.
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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, ...
