Unit 01 · Course 02
Reading Closeouts — When the Defender Closes Hard
Master Closeout reading and attack through 15 progressive modules — from fundamentals and drills to NBA film study and game-ready decisions.
All 15 Modules
Full module-by-module breakdown of this course
Introduction
What Is a Closeout and Why It Matters
Fundamentals
The Three Types of Closeouts You'll Face
Footwork
Footwork — Setting Up to Attack the Closeout
Ball Handling
Ball Protection During a Hard Closeout
Reading the Defense
Reading the Speed and Angle of the Closeout
Drill 1
Drill: Stationary Closeout Recognition
Drill 2
Drill: Catch and Attack vs. Closeout
Drill 3
Drill: Live Closeout — Drive or Shoot Decision
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes When Facing Closeouts
Game Situations
Game Situations — Spotting Closeout Opportunities in Real Games
NBA Reference
NBA Reference — Guards Who Destroy Closeouts
Progression
Progression — Closeout to Pull-Up or Drive
Advanced Variation
Advanced: Attacking Off Pump-Fake Against Closeout
Decision Making
Decision — Attack Hard Closeout vs. Shoot Directly
Review & Assessment
Review — Closeout Attack Mastery Checklist
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12 courses · 180 total modules
Ball Reception to Beat the Defender
Reading Closeouts — When the Defender Closes Hard
Creating Separation — When the Defender Holds Position
Change of Speed — Explode After the Defender Hesitates
Attack Timing — Stop Attacking Too Early
Rhythm Control — Slow Down to Beat Your Defender
Reading the Defender\
Attacking the Defender\
Baseline Attack — 1v1 Near the Sideline
Shot or Pass? — 1v1 Decision Making
Counter Moves — Using the Defender\
The Complete 1v1 Decision Flow
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