Defense and Conditioning:

Lateral Speed:

• Stay in front of offensive players

• React faster to dribble moves

• Improve your agility in both half-court and full-court situations

Defensive Techniques:

• Stance and positioning to guard the ball handler or anticipate passes

• On-ball defense with emphasis on hand placement, footwork, and staying low

• Defensive transitions for quick turns and fast breaks

• Closeouts and contesting shots without fouling