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Dec 14, 20222 min

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...

Dec 13, 20222 min

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...

Oct 1, 20222 min

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...

Jul 29, 20222 min

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...

Jul 8, 20222 min

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...

Jul 3, 20223 min

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...

Jul 2, 20222 min

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...