Ep 2677 Setting up a Defense

Basketball Coach Unplugged (A Basketball Coaching Podcast) · Aug 14, 2025 · 14m

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Setting up a cohesive basketball defense is the cornerstone of any successful team, built on a foundation of communication, effort, and a shared understanding of core principles. Before deciding on specific formations, a team must commit to a defensive identity. This involves instilling fundamentals like maintaining a low, athletic stance, constant communication (calling out screens, cutters, and ball location), and understanding the importance of "help-side" defense, where players move in unison to support the on-ball defender and protect the paint. The primary goal is to…