Diamond Press - Half Court Overload 6v4

Andreas Rauh

Published 11 March 2025

After mastering 5-on-5 execution, challenge your defense with this 6-on-4 half-court drill. This overload situation forces defenders to perfect their rotations and communication while operating at a disadvantage. The extra offensive player creates natural stress points in your defense, revealing any weaknesses in positioning or help coverage.

Phase 1

Setup: 6 offensive players vs 4 defenders in half court (we leave out the safety position)
Duration: 12-15 minutes
Focus: Rotation speed, communication, and help defense
Instructions: The offense starts with an inbound pass from the baseline, aiming to advance the ball against the press. Defenders create the initial trap and then rotate to cover passing lanes. We typically run this for 3-4 passes before resetting.
Restrictions: The offense must start by inbounding to the corners or sidelines to practice our trap situations
Goals: Defense aims to force turnovers or disrupt offensive flow; offense works on breaking the press
Key teaching point: Defenders must anticipate rather than react to offensive movement

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