Basic Switch Practice

A basic drill to help improve switching

Drill Aims

This is another simple switching drill that players can perform in pairs.

Coaching Instructions

Make sure the player receiving the gets behind the ball carrier as quickly as possible. Players should practice stepping off their outside foot as they angle their run into the switch.

Variations

See Opposed Switch Practice, 3-Man Switch Practice. You can increase the distance between cones to allow players to perform more switches in each run through.