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Nov 11, 20222 min read

Last Shot Traps - Winning the Possession Battle

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

Nov 8, 20224 min read

The Art of the Charge - Winning the Possession Battle

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...

Nov 7, 20222 min read

Loose Balls - Winning the 50/50 Battle

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

Oct 18, 20224 min read

Does Fouling Make or Break a Defense?

There has been a long-held belief in basketball that great defensive teams don’t commit many fouls. In fact, many sages of the game have...