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In yesterday’s article on shell defense and in a previous Hoop Coach article, “On Ball Defense”, we have discussed the foundation for today’s topic of help and recover. The premises of those two articles were: the more a defender can stay between his man and the basket, the better; the less help the four support…
Whether a coach forces sideline or middle-or not at all-or plays a soft or hard zone, inevitably defenses are constantly put in help and recover situations. If one attends most any pre-season practice at least at the HS level or higher, one will witness one form or another of a shell drill for basketball with…
In a previous article we discussed the Blocking Out philosophy spectrum. Today we’ll discuss Post Defense, perhaps the defensive area where thinking and technique has most changed in the last 25 years. There was a time when coaches would teach their low post defenders either ¾ denial or full frontal denial on the low post…
If you are a serious basketball player looking for an edge, you might want to start at the core. In the world of basketball, a strong core is the secret weapon that can transform your performance on the court. From improved balance and stability to increased power and agility, a strong core is essential for…
On the heels of the of “Offensive Fundamentals and Teaching Points” post. We are going to start a series over the next week or so to share some similar thoughts on the defensive side. First up, basketball box outs. Rather than advocate a particular system, I’d like to catalog and break down “universals” that most…
As much as anything else in competitive athletics, players’ and coaches’ attitudes as revealed through their body language are integral parts of the winning process. Even in cases where individuals are acting to be braver, more poised or stronger than they really feel, this can have a positive effect on their teammates. Of course, it’s…