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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...
Coach Mike
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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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...
Coach Mike
Dec 13, 20222 min read
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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...
Coach Mike
Oct 1, 20222 min read
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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...
Coach Mike
Jul 29, 20222 min read
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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...
Coach Mike
Jul 8, 20222 min read
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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...
Coach Mike
Jul 3, 20223 min read
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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...
Coach Mike
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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