Basketball
Retreat and Re-Attack
Pressure escape
8 min
3 x 5 each side
Beginner
Why this drill
teach safe separation then renewed attack.
Setup
Start at wing/top with a cone or guided defender.
How to perform it
- 1Attack, retreat under control, protect ball, then re-attack a new angle.
Key feel
Create space before creating speed.
Success cue
Retreat maintains balance and re-attack comes from a protected position.
Recommended reps
3 x 5 each side
Progression
Add live pressure and decision read.