Trapping reveals in players their fear under pressure. Can they beat the trap? Do they know their role?

A well-executed full-court press is one of the more daunting strategies that can be employed against a team. It is common for young or old players to freeze up when facing this tactic as a change-up. The fear of making a mistake or hurting the team further compounds the pressure we see when this tactic is first employed.

An offense scoring against a Full Court Press will happen. This does not mean the Press is not working. It is important though for any shot to be contested (Photo Source: dannybollinger).

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