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EPISODE · Sep 23, 2025 · 42 MIN

Episode 620 - Teaching Defense

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There’s more to defense than the system. This week we discuss how you teach and implement your defense and getting your team bought into the details that make it work.Show Notes:• Teaching Defense Better• Installing Your Defense• Getting extreme clarity• Don't leave home base • Having a communication system• Give them the Why• Developing terminology• Slow it down to speed it up• Player Development on the Defensive end• Getting players to stay engaged and aggressive• What should they be thinking and feeling• Guarding 1.5• Have to v. Get to• Giving your players the problem to fix• Teaching points from the group - Rebounding, Identifying the threat, Anticipation, Physical without fouling, Post defense, Knowing what to practice, 2nd Jumper• Closing thoughtsSend us a Message. If you'd like us to reply, include your contact info.After analyzing over 100 million shots, basketball data scientists at Noah Basketball have uncovered the formula of the perfect shot, helping players on 28 of 30 NBA teams improve their accuracy faster than ever before.This same patented shot-tracking technology is now available to you in the Noah Backboard for a fraction of the cost. Learn more today at noahbasketball.com. Inquire while supplies last! Keeping Players Busy this offseason Isn’t the Goal - Making Sure They Come Back Better IsUse our free Player Development Assistant to help you build a personalized and comprehensive development plan for each of your players.Get the Free Player Development Assistant: https://coach.pgcbasketball.com/hustle-gpt/

There’s more to defense than the system. This week we discuss how you teach and implement your defense and getting your team bought into the details that make it work. Show Notes: • Teaching Defense Better • Installing Your Defense • Getting extreme clarity • Don't leave home base • Having a communication system • Give them the Why • Developing terminology • Slow it down to speed it up • Player Development on the Defensive end • Getting players to stay engaged and aggressive • What shou...

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There’s more to defense than the system. This week we discuss how you teach and implement your defense and getting your team bought into the details that make it work.Show Notes:• Teaching Defense Better• Installing Your Defense• Getting extreme...

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