Contest Shooting: Race-to-Corner Cone Closeout Drill

This is a three-person drill (two players and a coach, or three players). Two players start on the block (one offense, one defense). A cone is placed out of bounds along the baseline, slightly extended past the basket. A coach or third player stands out of bounds to pass the ball (baseline out-of-bounds position). How it Works: The offensive player begins on the block. At any moment, they explode from the block to the strong-side corner. As the offensive player moves, the defender must first touch the cone out of bounds on the baseline, then immediately sprint to close out on the corner shooter. The passer delivers the ball to the corner as the offensive player arrives. The offensive player catches, sets their feet, and shoots a corner three under a live contest. Focus Points: Explosive movement from the block to the corner Footwork and shot preparation on corner threes Defensive recovery speed and closeout technique