Ep 156 Strategies to Prevent Easy Layups in Youth Basketball Defense ( Part 1 )

https://coachingyouthhoops.com/clinic/ https://coachingyouthhoops.com/ Welcome to another episode of Coaching Youth Hoops! I'm your host, Bill Flitter, and today we have the esteemed Patrick O'Connor, head coach at St. John's in the DC area, sharing his wealth of knowledge on youth basketball defense. Patrick emphasizes the crucial role of preventing layups, advocating for disciplined defensive positioning, and recognizing defensive effort through toughness. Patrick also touches on the selective use of press breaks and trapping strategies while stressing the need for balanced practice routines that develop both defensive and offensive skills. Whether you're an experienced coach or just starting, this episode is packed with valuable insights to improve your coaching toolkit. Join us for an enlightening conversation and make sure to subscribe for more game-changing tips! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices