Circle Trap Drill

A great drill to work on legal traps and anticipating the pass as an interceptor, and it works on being strong with the ball and being sure and tough offensively against traps.  It also teaches your players to be more comfortable in a trap, to not panic, and to have a plan for getting out of the trap.

Defensively, it teaches those on the ball how to play strong with their hands up so they don't foul in the trap without fouling, how to get deflections, and how to anticipate the next pass as an interceptor.

I like how he shows to use the drill in different parts of the court depending on where you are anticipating you want to trap and where you anticipate your opponents will try to trap you.

Offense
- Don’t put the ball above your head
- Fake a pass to make a pass
- Be strong and step through traps
- No dribble; work on pivoting
- Don’t let the circle get bigger
- Don’t watch the people trapping you; watch the interceptor

Defense
- Feet in a good stance
- High hands without reaching
- Take the hit if the defense leans into you
- Read the passer’s eyes and anticipate
- Try to get deflections

At 26:15, you can see Shaka Smart teach the drill.