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Avoid the Mismatch : Switching Part 2
As any switching coach knows, we need to be prepared when teams start hunting specific matchups. Yesterday we broken an adjustment to...
Coach Mike
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Avoid the Mismatch : Switching Part 1
If you are a coach who uses a switching defense scheme you need to be prepared for teams that hunt for mismatches and who’s set plays...
Coach Mike
Dec 13, 20222 min read


Outside Hand Steal - Tony Allen
When Tony Allen speaks on defensive technique, I’m surely going to listen. Many years ago I did a breakdown of his defense - it was so...
Coach Mike
Oct 1, 20222 min read


The Chase Down Block
The Chase Down Block is not a tool only used by the ultra-athletic. I’ve seen it used by far less athletic athletes, now they may not be...
Coach Mike
Jul 29, 20222 min read


Stealing the Catch, Not the Pass?
One of my favorite players to study when I first started analyzing defenders was Kawhi Leonard. He showed me the beauty behind one of my...
Coach Mike
Jul 8, 20222 min read


Stride Stop Closeout
One important question I always come back to is; which technique is used the most in a defensive possession? This helps narrow in on what...
Coach Mike
Jul 3, 20223 min read


Weakside Goalkeeper
This will be a concept many coaches have skepticism about. I don’t blame you, the first time I heard of the concept was from Stu...
Coach Mike
Jul 2, 20222 min read
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