Category: Defense
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Elevate Your Game with the Ultimate Closeout Drill
It’s never good when a defender loses control during a close out and fouls the shooter. This is why it’s so important for basketball players to know how to effectively closeout on a shooter during a game. A closeout drill is an essential component of basketball training that focuses on a defensive player’s ability to…
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Basketball Defense Shell Drill (How to do it)!
The Shell Drill is a fundamental basketball defensive drill that teaches players the principles of team defense, proper positioning, and communication. This drill is often used to reinforce man-to-man concepts like help-side defense, closeouts, and rotations. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to conduct the Shell Defense Drill. Who is the Defense Shell Drill for?…
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How to Keep Youth Players from “Reaching in” (Everything you Need to Know for your Basketball Players)
Youth players must be trained to keep their hands up when playing defense to avoid reaching in. However, this is easier said than done. In this article, I talk about five key strategies to condition players to keep their hands up during defense that will significantly improve their defensive contributions and most importantly drop the…
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Zone or Man to Man Defense: What’s the Difference?
The difference between zone and man to man defense is simply the defensive players assignment. Here are two quick facts you must know related to the difference between zone and man to man defense: 2. Man to man defense requires players to guard their individual player. They don’t have to worry about staying in a…