It is often said that "a good attack wins games, but a good defense wins championships". This is a phrase that fits most successful basketball teams at any level of play. However, the majority of players and coaches still don't think of defense as a top priority in game development. Because? First of all, learning how to defend well in basketball is difficult, but possible if you try hard. Unfortunately, many players and coaches don't want to work hard enough to improve the defensive side of their game. The other reason defense is overlooked is that it's less fun than others. In fact, shooting, passing, unmarking and other aspects of the attack are often more enjoyable to teach, learn and practice, and for this reason players and coaches focus above all on this. But to become a complete player, suitable for all aspects of the game, you need to spend some time studying defense. It is a fundamental aspect to be successful in this sport!
The techniques outlined in this article can help players become good defenders.
Steps
Step 1. One on one in the open and post phase
If your manager wants to play zone, trap or more, the choice is yours, but in the end it always comes back to one-on-one.
Step 2. First of all you have to be in the correct defensive position
Find out if your opponent is right-handed or left-handed, and put one foot and one arm forward to try to push him to his weak side. With your hand in the middle, if he crosses you will be in the right position to steal the ball from him.
Step 3. Keep scrolling with him wherever he goes, paying attention to the moment he crosses:
this is the moment when you will have to steal the ball from him.
Step 4. If he decides to go to the basket, keep his body, not his arms, between him and the basket
If he jumps to shoot, raise your hands and try to block the shot or at least annoy him. If he's much taller than you, put your hands on his face. He only jumps if he jumps too, because he may be feinting.
Step 5. If he catches the ball in the low post you are in trouble, because he is only a few inches from the basket
There are a couple of ways to avoid this problem.
Step 6. To begin, the 3/4 defense:
put your arm in front of your man, and try to catch the ball if someone tries to pass it to him.
Step 7. If he is taller than you try to stand completely in front of him
In this way the person who has the ball may decide that it is not worth the risk to pass it. If, on the other hand, she tries to pass it to your man, it is easier for you to steal it; however, if you fail to steal it and the ball gets to your opponent, then it will be very easy for him to score. This is a risky move, but a winner if you can do it well.
Step 8. If he catches the ball in the low post, get your body between him and the basket; place one arm behind his back, and the other upwards
This way you can prevent him from playing a hook. When pulling, raise both hands; if he jumps, jump too and try to block the shot with your strongest hand. Don't be afraid to hang on to him a bit, but if the referees are strict then adjust accordingly and don't.
Step 9. Keep your hands up to increase your chances of blocking a pass or shot
Advice
- When the man you are defending over has the ball, keep your eyes on his chest. He can pretend with his head, with the ball or whatever, but not with his chest. Also, use your peripheral vision to check what he's doing with the ball and what else is happening on the pitch.
- Try to deceive your opponent. You pretend exactly as you would on offense, to get him to do things he doesn't want to do.
- Keep your legs apart, for good balance, and a good reaction time in all directions; this makes it even more difficult to pass around you. Look how wide he was with Dennis Rodman legs.
- The methods described above are useful for both players and coaches. How? Well, coaches can use them to develop their approach to defensive play. They can use them as a foundation for success. Players can use this information to better focus on the importance of becoming a defense specialist! They too can use them as a basis for success in the defensive phase of the game!
- Try to find out which hand a player likes to dribble, and force him to use his weak hand; always bring yourself to its weaker side.
- Adapt your game to the style of the referees; if they are very fiscal, play in a more controlled way; if they have a more relaxed style then you can defend in a more physical way.
- To improve the defensive game, players must devote themselves fully to this aspect of the game.
