Defensive Principles
Defensive Principles
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In The Bubble
In The Bubble
Inside the ball-handler's comfort zone, influencing their pace and direction.
Active Help
Active Help
Present and purposeful in the gap. Ready to stop the drive and contest the shot.
Finish Possessions
Finish Possessions
We rebound aggressively and run in transition turning defense into offense.
Control the Controllables
Control the Controllables
We do not worry about officials, fans, or the behavior of our opponenets.
Halfcourt Defensive Sets
Halfcourt Defensive Sets
Man to Man
Bubble | Gap | Rim-LineMan to Man
'50' = Pick up at half court
'75' = Be present full court, no pressure
'100' = Deny entry, full court pressure
Baylor 'Bear' Zone
Start by teaching normal 2-3 principlesBaylor 'Bear' Zone
Always guard the ball
Force the drive to your help
Vocal and physical on the back side
Lock Left Defense
Start | Speed | Lock | SwitchLock Left Defense
The goal is to force the offense into uncomfortable positions and make them make quick decisions. We do not care about steals or blocks. We challenge shots and influence shot selection. The ball should never touch the right side of the court once it's locked.
Extended Defensive Sets
Extended Defensive Sets
1-2-2 'Purple' Zone
video is a good baseline, feel free to modify this however you want!1-2-2 'Purple' Zone
Do's
1 man up, don't allow middle
Make the ball sprint, then trap hard
React like corners and safeties
Don'ts
Guard the backward/lateral pass
Switch without talking
Underprioritize rebounding
1-1-2-1 'Diamond' Press
stop at the 6:00 mark!video is a good baseline, feel free to modify this however you want!1-1-2-1 'Diamond' Press
1's: Always opposite of each other, never together
2's: Trappers, working together with 1's and guarding the rim
Safety: Intercept the long pass and stop the drive
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