Trapping Up as a surprise and change halfcourt defensive tactic
Fundamentals of On-Ball Man to Man Defense
Coaching tips and fundamentals of sound on-ball defense in basketball
The Fullcourt Press Argument
Statistics-based argument for running a fullcourt press
Ask the Coach: Influencing the dribbler
Discussion of the “sideline/baseline vs. middle” debate regarding on-ball man to man defense
Low Post Defense – 3/4 Denial
Pluses and Minuses of three-quarter high side denial defense in the post
Taking a Charge
Teaching concepts and drill ideas for drawing charges
Low Post Defense – Playing Behind The Post
Pros and cons of playing behind the post player as a primary defensive strategy.
Principles of Man to Man Defense
Coaching Concepts Checklist For Building Great Man To Man Defenses
What are you trying to accomplish on defense?
Defining and prioritizing how you develop a defensive identity
1-3-1 Press: Question and Answer
Q and A from an Ask the Coach question about running the 1-3-1 press
Defending Baseline Double Screens
How to defend baseline double screens effectively.
Tip for Pressing Teams
Coaching trick for pressing teams
Low Post Defense – Full-Front
After receiving several questions about how to defend the low post, I put together 3 articles that act as a primer on the three most prominent approaches to low post defense – full-fronting, playing behind, and 3/4 denial . My personal preference to to full-front the low post, my it is important to note that [...]
Teaching Man To Man Defense: Step-1
First steps in teaching man to man defense
