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Don’t ignore Layer 1 of the Read and React
Here’s why I think most coaches look past Layer 1 Pass & Cut: They only see the initial scoring opportunities, i.e., the give-and-go that comes from a Front Cut or a Rear Cut. They
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2-2-1 Zone Full Court Trap
This 2-2-1 zone press is an extension of a match-up zone. As we move up the floor with our defense, the basic match-up rules stay in force, just move up the floor. Look at the
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Principles of Transition Defense
One of the most common phrases used in coaching is “get back!” However, when transitioning to defense after a defensive rebound, made bucket or turnover, “getting back” and “sprinting back” have two completely different
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Pack Line Defense – Guide
The ‘Pack Line’ was created by Dick Bennett of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin, and Washington State. It is now commonly used in some form by many coaches including Tom Izzo at Michigan State,
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Pack Line Defense
The ‘Pack Line’ was created by Dick Bennett of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Wisconsin-Green Bay, University of Wisconsin, and Washington State. It is now commonly used in some form by many coaches including Tom Izzo at Michigan State,
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Defensive Close outs
Great close outs are VITAL to your defense. If you’re constantly getting beat by the offense due to poor close outs, your team defense instantly becomes worse. When the offense is at a constant
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5 Tips to Better On Ball Defense
Tip #1 – Never lose your balance If you lose balance for one second, YOU ARE BEAT!The purpose of every offensive move is to get YOU off balance – because as soon as
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