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Avoid the Mismatch : Switching Part 2

As any switching coach knows, we need to be prepared when teams start hunting specific matchups. Yesterday we broken an adjustment to...

Avoid the Mismatch : Switching Part 1

If you are a coach who uses a switching defense scheme you need to be prepared for teams that hunt for mismatches and who’s set plays...

Outside Hand Steal - Tony Allen

When Tony Allen speaks on defensive technique, I’m surely going to listen. Many years ago I did a breakdown of his defense - it was so...

The Chase Down Block

The Chase Down Block is not a tool only used by the ultra-athletic. I’ve seen it used by far less athletic athletes, now they may not be...

Stealing the Catch, Not the Pass?

One of my favorite players to study when I first started analyzing defenders was Kawhi Leonard. He showed me the beauty behind one of my...

Stride Stop Closeout

One important question I always come back to is; which technique is used the most in a defensive possession? This helps narrow in on what...

Weakside Goalkeeper

This will be a concept many coaches have skepticism about. I don’t blame you, the first time I heard of the concept was from Stu...