Basketball

This kind of defense is when a Coach has their player responsible for defending a specific area of the court

• Match Up (Player to Player)

• Zone Defense

• Full Court Press

This kind of defense is when a Coach has their team play the entire court and not just near their own hoop.

• Match up defense (Player to Player)

• Zone Defense

• Full Court Press

What is a strength of a 2-3 zone defense

• Defends the three point arc well

• Defends well against lay ups, inside scoring

What is a strength of match up(Player to player) defense?

• Easy to switch on ball screens

• Players only have to guard a certain area of the floor

• Allows you to match up similar skilled players with one another

What is a weakness of a Zone Defense

• Defending near the hoop

• defending against 3 point shooters

• Allows teams to easily cover ground with help defense

Screening in Basketball is?

• When you pass the ball between defenders.

• Blocking a defender from guarding or staying close to a teammate.

• When you shoot the ball at the top of the key.

Why is dribbling not the most effective way to get the ball up the court?

• because it can be stolen

• A foul can be committed

• Dribbling is faster

• the ball can be passed faster

When passing the ball you should...

• stand still after passing
• step towards your target extending your arms and following through
• pass the ball even if the receiving player isn't looking
• pass behind the receiving player

When shooting the ball you should...

• point your toes at the target
• bend your knees
• follow through
• all options apply

When playing defense you should...

• use shuffle/slide steps to stay with the offensive player
• face the offensive player
• stay low, head up and hands out
• all options apply