1. Eliminate Easy Baskets As Much As Possible--to do this we mist do the following things every game:
a. Control the fastbreak. Have great transition defense.
b. Control individual breakdowns. Prevent scores created by dribble and cutter penetration.
c. Control the second shot baskets. Attack the rebound and loose ball.
d. Control the open shots. Rotate to cover/ prevent open men.
e. Force the opponent to make an extra pass or play.
2. Essential Component of the Defensive Mindset Is To:
a. Control the immediate threat, to do this requires knowledge of how to defend all the basic 2 & 3 man offensive exercises.
3. Other Essentials:
a. Talk on defense. Never been a great silent defense.
b. Help on defense. Willing to give yourself up for teammates.
c. Attack all penetration.
d. Have the courage to be physical. Put bodies on people. Make the first hit on blockouts and challenge cutters.
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