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I believe there are two big domains to player development when we talk about defense. One of which as a basketball community we are...

Basketball drills come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes the most effective ones are those that draw inspiration from other sports....

Sometimes the fastest path is not a straight line. Base runners in baseball have understood this for decades. The quickest and most...

When it comes to defense, staying in front of your opponent is crucial. But what happens when you find yourself trailing the offensive...

Undersized players need to be active in post defense. Sometimes battling and fronting just isn't enough. Pippen was the all time best at...

Defense is often seen as a skill that is all about effort and heart, however that myth has held many players back from unlocking their...

In the world of basketball, offensive techniques are constantly evolving, with players and coaches seeking new ways to gain an edge over...

Defense is often seen as a reactive endeavor. Players anticipate offensive moves and react accordingly. And what about, "you reach, I...

Many elite defensive coaches refer to the shell drill as the holy grail to defensive coaching. Although there has been some pushback in...

The Peel switch is an important concept when going against an elite ball handler who is hunting your poor defenders. In part 1 and part 2...

In Part 1 and Part 2 of Switching week we discussed ways to avoid mismatch switches - by adjusting initial matchups and Fly switching...

As any switching coach knows, we need to be prepared when teams start hunting specific matchups. Yesterday we broken an adjustment to...

If you are a coach who uses a switching defense scheme you need to be prepared for teams that hunt for mismatches and who’s set plays...

With the NBA a quarter of the way into the season we take a look at the current steals leader, O.G. Anunoby, and breakdown how he’s been...

So far this week we’ve discussed winning the possession battle. We’ve done this with toughness: diving for loose balls and taking...

At the end of the day, limiting turnovers on the offensive side of the floor will have a huge impact on our defense. Turnovers lead to...

Day 2 of the extra possession battle. Yesterday we covered the battle for 50/50 loose balls, which you can read here: Winning the 50/50...

How can we secure extra possessions in a game? Winning the 50/50 battles, winning the hidden possessions. These hidden possessions are...

This special situation defense is invaluable for stopping any easy baskets from happening during baseline out of bounds. It is a defense...

Disruptive Control is one of the essential keys for an elite pressure defender. It is the ability to control and disrupt an offensive...