Heard of the Half Court Man-to-Man Defence? I am sure you have, as along with the 2-3 Zone Defence it is really the bread and butter of the majority of basketball teams on the planet. Understanding and having clear expectations about the Half Court Man-to-Man Defence rotations is one thing;
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A team’s Defensive Transition does not need to be a bland and reactive part of their defensive strategy. A team’s defensive transition can in fact be a very fruitful time in which to press the offensive team’s instinctive play. The 2-1-1-1 Trapping Formation provides this attacking mentality in defence while also providing a depth of coverage to stop a well-timed offensive fast break.
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The 1 v 1 Clamping Full Court Drill is a fantastic breakdown drill for teaching the one on one principles involved in full court man to man defence. The 1 v 1 Clamping Full Court Drill is useful both as a full court and half court teaching scenario.
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