Provides an overview of the defensive fundamentals that are essential for young players to effectively perform their individual defensive assignment. Each skill is taught by walking through the technique and explaining the relevant terminology and then demonstrating game-speed drills that can be taken directly to the practice floor. Covers stance, influencing and controlling direction, feet and hand positions, closeouts, defending the perimeter shooter, defending the low post, blocking out, aggressive rebounding, defending screens, and one-on-one defense with corrections.
