Defensive denial drills for disrupting ball movement and prohibiting easy offensive catches. Denial is the disruptive force in pressure man-to-man defense. The purpose of denial is to disrupt the ball movement, timing and sequencing of the offense. The aim is for the ball to become isolated forcing the ball-handler to abandon the tactics and strategies of…
Defending The Outstanding Offensive Player
Five tips to help your defense slow an outstanding opponent. At some point in the season, most teams face an opponent with a player that seems unstoppable. The coach watches film or scouts that team and is kept awake at nights wondering how they are going to slow him/her down. While completely shutting that player down…