Help & Recover

Skill drill

Help a beaten teammate, then recover to your own player.

8 min groups of 4 Half court · dual
DefenseTeamworkU12U14
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OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Two offensive players (ball + one away), two defenders.

Steps

  1. 1On-ball defender lets the dribbler drive middle.
  2. 2Help defender slides over to stop the ball.
  3. 3On the kick-out pass, help defender closes out to their player.
  4. 4On-ball defender recovers. Reset and repeat.

Coaching points

  • Help early, on the drive — not late.
  • Close out under control on the recovery.
  • Talk: 'Help!' then 'Recover!'

Why kids love it

The heartbeat of team defence — two players covering for each other.

Variations

Easier

Coach dribbles at half speed to teach timing.