| Defense is a key in basketball. A team that shoots | | | | adjustments to your stance and position. Be in |
| hoops can only win if it has a great defense in place. | | | | position and jump this will help you avoid front |
| Every basketball team needs to create a working | | | | cutters and screens. This will make you a strong |
| defense system. And a team needs to be a well | | | | team player. |
| rounded one so that it can play even at high | | | | 5. Use the strategy of strongside closure when your |
| intensity. | | | | team member passes the ball and cuts to the basket. |
| Read how great defenders in basketball perfected | | | | Jump to the ball side and slide along the lane. |
| their dense moves. Make notes of what will work for | | | | Remember defense is what ensures that your team |
| you and what will not. Get your mind to function like | | | | gets control of the ball so include in the basketball |
| that of a soldier who is all set to defend his nation. | | | | training aspects of team defense moves, post |
| Only in the case of basketball the nation is the ball | | | | defense moves, on the ball defense moves, and off |
| and team position. | | | | the ball defense moves. |
| Here are a few defense tips: | | | | A great basketball defense player is one who: |
| 1. Learn all about ball and man line. This is an imaginary | | | | 1. Moves quickly. |
| line between the player you are defending and the | | | | 2. Has strength and stamina. |
| man with the ball. Learn to position yourself on the | | | | 3. Trains throughout the year. |
| basket side of the ball man line and form a defensive | | | | 4. Has an in depth understanding of the game. |
| triangle. | | | | 5. Is a communicator and team leader. |
| 2. Master the art of "cover down defense". Position | | | | 6. Studies the strengths and weaknesses of the |
| yourself to the level of the ball so that you can stop | | | | opponent team before every game. |
| the ball before it reaches the lane. | | | | 7. Is able to think on his feet and change strategy |
| 3. Use double down strategy when a low post player | | | | even mid-game should the need arise. |
| gets the ball. Learn how to double team the post | | | | 8. Is a listener and picks up clues as well as moves |
| player. | | | | from others. |
| 4. Jump to the ball and be quick to make | | | | 9. |