Corner Defense Drill

Instructions

1. 1ATT drives inside from the wing corner looking for a center lane.
2. 2DEF positions between ATT and center to force them back to the sideline.
3. 3ATT retreats to the corner and resets along the baseline.
4. 4DEF recovers and blocks the passing lane while keeping ATT contained.
5. 5ATT cuts inside again looking for a shooting angle near the 6m line.
6. 6ATT attempts a spin shot; DEF stays balanced and contests without fouling.

Coaching Points

• Position your body between the attacker and the center to force them toward the baseline
• Use your lead arm to cut off the passing lane to the pivot while staying mobile
• The tighter the corner angle, the worse the shot — keep narrowing the attacker's space
• Don't lunge for the ball; controlled pressure is more effective than gambling for steals
• If the attacker attempts a center drive, use your lead foot to cut off the path legally

Common Mistakes

• Letting the attacker cut inside toward the center instead of keeping them on the wing
• Lunging for a steal and getting beaten on the spin move
• Standing flat-footed in the corner instead of maintaining an active defensive stance
• Forgetting to block the passing lane to the pivot, allowing an easy assist
• Fouling with the lead arm when contesting instead of using body position