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Watch his midsection

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how do I defend on the ball?

Watch his midsection

When guarding the dribbler, watch his midsection(waist). He can't go anywhere without it, and you won't fall for foot fakes or ball fakes.

   

Comments

5/7/2008 6:38:51 PM
Tom said:

This works! thanks


10/17/2008 8:05:15 AM
Brandon Roberts said:

This is a good way to guard a guard. Especially if the person you're gurading is very quick and can move fast with the ball. This is a good way to guard a dribbler and keep him in front of you without getting crossed or shaken up.


7/24/2009 9:37:30 AM
Rupinder said:

How can i work on my foot speed because i feel like that's whats stopping me from being a very good defender


7/26/2009 11:56:09 AM
Brian said:

Line jumps are probably the most effective way to increase foot speed. you stand on one side of a line or crack, then jump it back and forth, getting faster and faster as you go. I myself would not be considered "quick of foot" by I am a good defender because of anticipation, which imo is more important. I can usually anticipate what a defender is going to do, which just takes practice. When you play ball on the playground, guard the best player on the court, that's how I improved my defense. GL.


7/24/2010 5:45:54 PM
alan said:

u right thats wat isay




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