FREE GUIDE
How to Teach Man to Man Defense
Learn how to teach man to man defense. The guide outlines 11 key concepts that will develop players from 3rd to 8th grade into lockdown defenders.
Develop A Lockdown Defense
Defense is one of the most important things you can teach as a basketball coach. Teams that win championships consistently have a good defense. Not only do they keep the number of points scored low, but they also force opponents to create bad shots. Learn how to teach man to man defense with this free guide.
Defense A to Z
The FREE guide outlines the 11 critical concepts to learn how teach man to man defense
Develop skilled, high IQ defensive players that their parents and future coaches will love you for!
- The hardest but crucial defense concept to teach
- Stance & Slides
- On-ball Pressure
- One Pass Away
- Two Passes Away
- Guarding the Post
- Transition defense
- Closeouts
- Boxing Out
- Defending Cuts
- Defending Screens
- Taking a Charge
- ...and so much more
- 4 Page Checklist. The 11 concepts you need to create a youth man-to-man defense
- Defense Tips. A number of necessary but often overlooked tips
- Video Tutorial An hour long walk through of all the concepts
What's Included
4 Page Checklist
Exactly the concepts to teach for man-to-man defense
Defense Tips
Packed with tips to gain the edge on defense
Video Tutorial
Step-by-step instructions so you can easily progress from beginner to advanced concepts
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Download the Free Man to Man Defense Checklist and Guide
Learn how to teach man to man defense for all skill levels… from recreational 8-year-olds to elite youth teams.
