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