1) Teach young athletes man-to-man defense. Leave the zones alone!
2) Remember to box out your opponent on both ends of the floor.
3) Dribble with your head up, so you can see the floor and make
a good pass.
4) Grab a defensive rebound and immediately look down the floor,
you may be surprised at what you see.
5) When pressing, remember to prepare ahead. Don't use your hands!
6) Also, use your feet and move diagonally to beat the offensive
player to where they want to be.
7) Move your feet on defense. Beat the offensive player to the spot.
8) Square up to the basket. Be in a triple threat position as you
catch the pass before you shoot
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