Listen "Episode 610 - Making Strategic Defensive Decisions"
Episode Synopsis
This week TJ and Sam discuss pros and cons of different defensive decisions you’ll have to make for your team. This season, don't get caught without a process that allows you to identify the strength and weaknesses of your defense and knowing ahead of time where you'll need to invest more time.Show Notes:• Current trends• To pressure or not to pressure• What comes with pressuring the ball• Have a process that allows you to be great at what you do• Personnel factors• More pressure may equal more opportunities• 5 to the glass?• Why to send 5 to the glass• Winning the margin• Can't be in limbo• When to punt on it• Switch everything?• Double the post?• Inbounds Underneath Defense?• Forcing to a side?• Trap or under on ball screen D?• Transition D - press or sprint back?• 1 Type of closeout or personnel driven?• Positioning of backside helpSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.
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