Here you'll find defensive basketball drills and plays for basketball teams and players of all ages. They are categorized to the left by beginner, intermediate and advanced drill levels. These defensive drills & plays will improve you or your basketball team's defensive techniques, quickness and court awareness. Check the drills & plays out, share them with your friends & teams and tell us what you think. We always welcome suggestions of basketball drills to add.

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  1. Figure 8 Drill with the Agility Cone Set
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    Figure 8 Drill with the Agility Cone Set

    By: SKLZ

    Help your youth basketball player advance his or her skills on the field with the Figure 8 drill using the Agility Cones f...

  2. Fresno
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    Fresno

    By: Breakthrough Basketball

    This basketball drill is fantastic for teaching the fundamentals of on-ball defense and communication. Remember to emphasi...

  3. 3-on-2 Fastbreak
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    3-on-2 Fastbreak

    By: Coach Dave Klatsky

    This is a great youth basketball drill to get everyone moving, starting from full-court it helps to develop passing and dr...

  4. Wall Ball
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    Wall Ball

    By: T.J. Marchetti

    Setup: For this youth basketball drill divide your team into two teams and put them on opposite baselines. Give each play...

  5. Guarding 1 & 2 Passes Away
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    Guarding 1 & 2 Passes Away

    By: LeBron James King's Academy

    This beginner youth basketball drills will assist young players read the court and make smart passing decisions. Players s...

  6. Simon Says - Basketball Calls
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    Simon Says - Basketball Calls

    By: LeBron James King's Academy

    Dru Joyce III, LeBron James' high school teammate and co-star in More Than A Game leads the Simon Says drill. This youth ...

  7. Control Dribble Drill
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    Control Dribble Drill

    By: LeBron James King's Academy

    Beginner basketball players get some ball handling tips in this youth basketball drill from the King James Academy. Watch...

  8. Snake Drill
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    Snake Drill

    By: T.J. Marchetti

    A solid defensive drill for teaching the fundamentals of footwork, body positioning and movement to younger players. Ever...

  9. Defending the Post
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    Defending the Post

    By: PlaySportsTV Basketball

    Knowing how to effectively Defend the Post is a critical basketball skill to master. This youth basketball drill video dem...