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Never
guard space but look for an area to help.
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Never
give up the baseline.
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Everytime
the ball moves the defender moves, keep your eyes on the ball
at all times.
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Never
let the opponent get the ball inside. Front the opponent within
8 feet of the basket.
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Do
not double team unless the pass penetrates the middle.
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Crash
the weakside rebound slot hard.
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Pressure
the ball hard within 18 feet of the basket for younger players
22-25 feet for older players. Whenever the offensive player
has the ball within scoring distance a defender must be within
arms length.
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Hands
must be up at shoulder height at all times.
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Do
not leave your feet on a fake shot or ball fake. It it's better
to prevent the man in your area from getting the ball than
it is to try and block a shot.
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Don't
lunge for the ball on a steal attempt this puts the defense
at a disadvantage or creates fouls.
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Be
ready to help a teammae that is beaten by the opponents.
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Talk
is necessary for screens and cutters.
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The
wing players play man defense on a dribble to the corner from
the wing position.
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The
weakside wing should retreat to a position in line with the
ball and the weakside corner for a good rebounding position.
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Do
not let the dribbler penetrate.
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Fight
through all screens over the top.
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Understand
your rebounding responsibility and block out.
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Use
retreat steps to force a cutter wide and yell out "cutter".
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Hustle
back on defense harder than you hustle on offense.
