Improve Your Defense, Coach!
Man-to-Man Defense Drills
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Step 1
X3 starts the drill by passing to 02 then pushes O2 towards the baseline and block the shot. The Coach makes an inbound pass to 01 from under the basket. X3 runs up the court to defend O1 for the one-on-one live and prevent the shot at the opposite basket.
Note: The defenders attempt to block the shot.
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Full Court Defense 555
Step 2
This drill runs the same as the previous drill except the offense player (01) passes the ball to the Coach at the wing and then cuts hard to the basket to receive the ball back for the layup. The defender aggressively takes away the passing lane and denies the return pass from the Coach with a pass denial position.
Note: The defenders attempt to block the shot
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Full Court Defense Switching Drill
Start both pairs at the same time. O2 takes the ball up the court while X2 defends. O1 takes the ball down court while X1 defends. When the Coach signals by whistling, the defenders switch and X1 takes O2 and X2 takes 01. The offensive players drive to the basket full speed for the layup. The defenders attempt to block the shots.
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About the Book
When the individual members of your team begin to master the defensive fundamental skills in this book, the entire team will recognize it, and they will develop pride and team spirit. When a team reaches this level, we know that we are on our way to a successful season.
Use practice to build their image. Practice is not just about running drills and conditioning. If you can facilitate an atmosphere that not only allows players to develop themselves as good players and teammates but also builds their self-esteem, then you are really providing your players with something they can take out into the world. Get to know your players individual goals - on the court and off. We are all goal-oriented people and knowing your players goals will help you teach and encourage them to achieve those goals. When you correct them, build them back up by mentioning qualities you know they admire in themselves. As a coach the worst thing that can happen is if a player looses his self-image on or off the court.
Teaching players defensive fundamentals will do one very important thing - it will give your players confidence during the game. Being a good defense player takes practice and the more things your players can do successfully with the basketball, the more confident they will become. As a coach you want your players to be as confident with the ball as possible in game situations because this contributes greatly to winning.
Use the drills in this book as a coaching tool. The overall objective of this book is to provide coaches with drills to help them motivate their players, create a successful practice environment, and improve their players’ defensive abilities.
About the Author
Joao da Costa played professional basketball in
Coach Costa has spent several years developing his coaching skills with NBA and NCAA Universities Coaches.
Most recently, Coach Costa has been conducting Coaching clinics and basketball camps in both
Coach Costa spends his off seasons attending
This book is a reflection of what Coach Costa has been sharing with Coaches around the world and is the second book by Coach Costa. His first book, “I’m Helping You, Coach! 100+ Offensive Drills For Your Basketball Program” contains unique offensive drills to incorporate into your practice.
For more information about Coach Costa, his books, and camps & clinics please visit www.jcbasketballhoops.com.