1-2-1-1 Press Defense-Diamond Press1-2-1-1 Press Defense-Diamond Press
This is a guide to the 1-2-1-1 press or the diamond press. It is an aggressive trapping style defense that is effective in creating turnovers.
Category: Defense
This is where everything defense related will be put.
Closeouts using Baseline Pass to StartCloseouts using Baseline Pass to Start
This is a nice drill to work on closeouts. The drill is just another type of closeout drill and closeouts are a foundational piece of good man to man
2-3 Matchup Zone vs Box-1 or Diamond-1 Defense2-3 Matchup Zone vs Box-1 or Diamond-1 Defense
This is a comparison between running a 2-3 matchup zone with a box-1 or diamond-1 defense. This will go through the pros and cons of each defense in trying
Stop the Cut DrillStop the Cut Drill
One of the biggest keys to having a good man to man defense is the ability to stop cuts and re-direct offensive players away from the ball. This drill
2-3 Tandem Guard Press Defense2-3 Tandem Guard Press Defense
This is a breakdown guide to the 2-3 tandem guard press. It goes through the pros and cons of the press as well as the little details that make
1-2-2 Zone Defense vs 3-2 Zone Defense1-2-2 Zone Defense vs 3-2 Zone Defense
A 1-2-2 zone and 3-2 zone are very similar. But there are differences. Come find out a comparison between the two defenses.
2-1-2 Press Defense2-1-2 Press Defense
This is a guide to the 2-1-2 full court press. This will explain the advantages and disadvantages of the 2-1-2 press and how to execute the press properly.
2-3 Zone vs 3-2 Zone2-3 Zone vs 3-2 Zone
This is a comparison between a 2-3 zone and 3-2 zone. This details what each press is and the strengths of each press. It then compares the two
3 Line Closeouts3 Line Closeouts
This is a quick and simple closeout drill to get a bunch of closeout practice reps. The drill has 3 players going at the same time so there is
Man Defense vs “I”-3 Combination DefenseMan Defense vs “I”-3 Combination Defense
This is a comparison between man-to-man defense and the I-3 combination defense. It breaks downs the pros and cons of both defenses to decide which defense is better.