Here’s the one thing Dwight Howard says you need to work on to be a good defensive player in basketball. Dwight Howard is one of the most skilled defensive players in NBA history. His presence put fear in his opponents and only the brave dared to attack the rim when he was around. Sometimes, a…
This simple drill will teach kids the fundamentals of defense. I’ve said this many times before -defense wins championships. So, if that’s the case, then teaching kids how to defend in basketball should be one of the most important tasks you do, aside from teaching them footwork and form shooting. Now, there are many defensive…
Back pedals and walking backwards are great for knee health and basketball defense. Knee injuries are one of the scariest accidents that can happen while playing basketball, especially for older players. This was one of my biggest fears when I joined a basketball league with my friends in my late 30s. The reason why is…
Having trouble staying in front of your opponent? Try these. Being able to stay in front of the ball-handler is super important in basketball. And this was something I had trouble with. Many times when I defended a ball handler, they would zoom past me like those anime scenes of the really fast striker. One…
Curious what the defensive presses in basketball are? In this article, I discuss what the full-court press and half-court press are and their purpose. Time was running out and we were close to catching up. We needed to get quick stops and score some easy points. So the coach screamed, “Full-court press! Full-court press!” Now,…
Want to know how to run zone defense in basketball? A few years ago, I joined a rec league team with my friends. They had played the previous season, but it was my first time playing with them. As we were warming up, one of my friends told me that we were going to run…
Do you want to drastically improve in basketball like Jimmy Butler? Here’s how he did it. Jimmy Butler was not a good offensive player in his few seasons in the NBA. The 30th overall pick in the 2011 draft, who was selected after Derrick Williams, both Morris brothers, and a dude named Chris Singleton, averaged…
Alex Caruso is a talented defender that you can learn a lot from. His I.Q. on this end of the court is high and he has a lot of knowledge to offer. Alex Caruso is an elite defender. Even back in his young, rookie days with the Los Angeles Lakers, he was averaging 0.6 steals…
Do you want to become a phenomenal defender like Draymond Green? Here are some tips to help you with your journey. On Feb. 10, 2017, the Golden State Warriors Draymond Green did something rare and spectacular -he got a triple-double. Now, you’re probably thinking that as great as a trip-dub is, it’s not that amazing….
So, you want to become a better defender. Well, here’s a masterclass on how to defend in basketball from the GOAT, Michael Jordan. Not many people talk about this, but Michael Jordan was an excellent defender. When Jordan’s name is mentioned, a lot of people only talk about how legendary of a scorer he was….
