Basketball Defense Basics Part 1
Lets learn some Basketball today folks. Lets learn some "D". Everything a child needs to learn about defense can be taught with man. Team D is team D a subset of either style. The problems that it creates for the development of athleticism, offensive skill sets along with strategic opportunities for ego driven volunteer coaches to LOOK good and win make it a much easier fix. No zone or technical foul, period! Games will be higher scoring more kids get chances to score etc.
The two-foot jump stop has become popular with many coaches and players. It too can also be very useful when doing a step-back jump shot, moving very fast going left or needing to use a quick release shot. However, research has shown that when players learn the 1-2 step jump shot first, they actually will use the two-foot jump stop shot when pressured or rushed. What is intriguing is that this often occurs when the player has never practiced this technique because the player has already learned to control their momentum to stop and square up to the basket from using the 1-2 step jump-shot.
All of these basketball training videos are instructed by an expert basketball coach, and demonstrated by a high level basketball player. That way you will be able to see the way it is supposed to be done, and the coach can break down the specific teaching points of the drill as well.
This creates a definite weakness in the middle, but in order to gain an advantage, there is bound to be a weakness somewhere else. You remedy this weakness by having the two wing players pinch slightly toward the middle and help protect that area. Otherwise, all moves and slides are the same as with the 1-3-1 press. The zone now depends on only four men to double-team and intercept instead of five.
Many coaches overlook the importance of adding defensive drills to their practice schedule. Players aren’t going to walk in the gym and start practicing defense, or practice defense at home. So it’s very important that coaches add defense to their practice plan. In my opinion, defense should be the priority of every practice. There are many drills available to help develop your players defensive skills, here are just a handful…
Heels Up -- Coaches in every sport often teach players to "get low" and "stand on the ball of the foot" or "on your toes." These phrases are simply metaphors to more easily explain how to perform this technique. When done correctly, it is actually the area of the foot directly behind and across all of the toes, which includes the ball of the foot, that will bear and support the weight of the body. Raising the heels off the floor automatically causes the legs to bend, making it easier and more natural to lower the body into a slight squat that provides balance, power and enhances propulsion. This bio-mechanically correct contact point of the foot, combined with a low center of gravity, is the optimum position for basketball players to start any movement. Players will then find it easier to sprint, jump, slide, stop, pivot and hold their position.
The two-foot jump stop has become popular with many coaches and players. It too can also be very useful when doing a step-back jump shot, moving very fast going left or needing to use a quick release shot. However, research has shown that when players learn the 1-2 step jump shot first, they actually will use the two-foot jump stop shot when pressured or rushed. What is intriguing is that this often occurs when the player has never practiced this technique because the player has already learned to control their momentum to stop and square up to the basket from using the 1-2 step jump-shot.
All of these basketball training videos are instructed by an expert basketball coach, and demonstrated by a high level basketball player. That way you will be able to see the way it is supposed to be done, and the coach can break down the specific teaching points of the drill as well.
This creates a definite weakness in the middle, but in order to gain an advantage, there is bound to be a weakness somewhere else. You remedy this weakness by having the two wing players pinch slightly toward the middle and help protect that area. Otherwise, all moves and slides are the same as with the 1-3-1 press. The zone now depends on only four men to double-team and intercept instead of five.
Many coaches overlook the importance of adding defensive drills to their practice schedule. Players aren’t going to walk in the gym and start practicing defense, or practice defense at home. So it’s very important that coaches add defense to their practice plan. In my opinion, defense should be the priority of every practice. There are many drills available to help develop your players defensive skills, here are just a handful…
Heels Up -- Coaches in every sport often teach players to "get low" and "stand on the ball of the foot" or "on your toes." These phrases are simply metaphors to more easily explain how to perform this technique. When done correctly, it is actually the area of the foot directly behind and across all of the toes, which includes the ball of the foot, that will bear and support the weight of the body. Raising the heels off the floor automatically causes the legs to bend, making it easier and more natural to lower the body into a slight squat that provides balance, power and enhances propulsion. This bio-mechanically correct contact point of the foot, combined with a low center of gravity, is the optimum position for basketball players to start any movement. Players will then find it easier to sprint, jump, slide, stop, pivot and hold their position.
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