Category: Coaching
4 Best Reasons for a Zone Defense in Youth Basketball!
There are four situations where running a zone defense makes sense during a youth basketball game. Basketball is a game […]
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 […]
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 […]
How to Play Good Defense Without Fouling: 7 Simple Steps
Playing good defense without fouling requires you to establish a solid defensive framework and practice it repeatedly. In this article, […]
The Basketball Coaches Complete Guide to the 1-3-1 Zone Defense (Everything you need to know!)
What is the 1-3-1 Zone Defense? The 1-3-1 zone defense is an aggressive defense that focuses on keeping the basketball […]
How to Block Shots in Basketball
Blocking shots in basketball requires the defensive player to be in a position to reject the basketball from its intended […]
How to Guard Fast Players in Basketball (5 Helpful Tips!):
To guard fast players in basketball you need to utilize certain defensive fundamentals along with athleticism and a few other […]
What Is On Ball Defense?
On-ball defense is a fundamental aspect of basketball that involves guarding an opposing player who is in possession of the […]
Basketball Defense: A Comprehensive Guide
Defense is the cornerstone of any successful basketball team. A strong defensive strategy can disrupt opponents’ plays, create turnovers, and […]
What is Zone Defense in Basketball? (Read this First)
To play zone defense in basketball each player must be able to guard specific areas of the court rather than […]