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Defense on fast break
05.15.2003
Fast Breaks are always to the advantage of the offense, but if you stop one it can be very big for your team.One On One If you are running back by your self to defend against one man, you first (...)
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Defense on a pick ’n roll
05.15.2003
A pick and roll is an offensive play that is designed to create mismatches and open players on the offense. This is a very nice offensive play and that is why you have to know how to defend (...)
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Shot block
05.15.2003
Hitting a huge shot, grabbing a rebound, getting a steal, all are very big aspects of getting the momentum. But none can get your team fired up like a huge shot block. A blocked shot really takes (...)
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Court position
05.15.2003
When on defense the big rule is to never let the player get behind you, if you do there are concequences. If he has the ball the offenseman has an easy layup. If the guy you aren’t covering (...)
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Defensive tips
05.15.2003
You should always follow these few defensive tips and you will prevent a lot of baskets.1. Always know where the ball is so that you can help out team mates and read passes.2. Never cross your (...)
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Body position
05.15.2003
You must insure that you are playing defense in the right position so that you can defend to your greatest potential. First you must bend your knees so that they are half-way bent (half way from (...)
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Rebounding tips
03.6.2003
The team that controls the boards wins the majority of their games! Control of the boards reduces the number of shots taken by the opponents and increases the number of shot attempts by the good (...)
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Back Door
01.27.2003
The reactive defensive may tire of being disadvantaged and attempt to take the initiative. For the defense to be proactive, it must guess what the offense is about to do and then try to steal the (...)
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