What Does This Book Cover?

• Basic defensive concepts and principles
• The three basic ON ball defensive fundamentals
• Aggressive first pass denials
• Providing strong backside support
• Methods for defending the post area
• The four techniques required in rebounding defensively
• Disruption of OFF ball screens
• Seven proven ways to attack ON ball screens
• Guidelines for successful coaching (teaching) and season preparation

Printable Table of Contents
Sample Chapter (Guarding player with the Ball)

Book Over View
Advance Basketball Defense covers, in vivid color detail, the various defensive fundamentals that go into a highly successful defense and season. In using very easy to read and understand diagrams and narrative, Advanced Basketball Defense, clarifies and simplifies the teaching of defensive fundamental skills and techniques. As a result, players will quickly learn to play defense more aggressively, intelligently, and confidently. A must for any basketball program.

Who Is The Book For?
Because basketball players spend most of their time and efforts developing and refining their offensive skills, they are usually very ill prepared defensively. Yet, despite having little or no defensive skills, coaches still expect their players to be able to go out and guard outstanding offensive opponents. However, for them to be successful, players must first possess a working knowledge of the basic defensive concepts and fundamentals. The concepts and ideas contained in this book, which can be incorporated into any philosophy and program, will definitely serve to inspire, motivate and to better analyze, refine and teach the basic defensive skills and principles that make for a highly successful basketball season.

Skills and Drills
Once the basic concepts and fundamentals are master, Advanced Basketball Defense takes you to the next level and shows you the best ways to organize and teach the proper footwork and execution. Since creating drills and plays are one of the real enjoyments of coaching basketball, the break down drills that are presented are proven examples to inspire and assist you in creating your own drills that meet your specific needs and player abilities.