Rules for Breaking Press
The most critical rule is get the ball inbounds quickly.
Team Defense
Close-Out Rules
High hands, contest the 3 without fouling
Direct answer
What is Close-Out Rules?
High hands, contest the 3 without fouling
Quick facts
| Category | Team Defense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- High hands, contest the 3 without fouling
How it works
- Shade the shot toward the baseline side (force catch-and-drive baseline, not the middle)
- "No Straight Line" — close out at an angle to force one direction
- Second close-out: help defender rotates to cover the kick pass while the original closer recovers
Bilingual terms
| English | Close-Out Rules |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 扑防规则 |
| Traditional Chinese | 平倉規則 |
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