Defensive Thoughts--Thad Matta

11 Defensive Musts

1. Transition D 
2. Guarding the ball
3. Awareness
4. defending screens away from the ball
5. defending Screen the screener actions
6. Defending on ball screens
7. defending the post up
8. rebounding & Boxing out
9. Defending shooters w/ Great Range
10. Defending O.B. Actions
11. Defending Late Game 3's

Tips:

• Play the hands on a great shooter.  Break the plain between the ball and the shooting pocket.
• Get your hands in the passing lanes of a passer
• Use mixed pressure vs a driver.  Jab & Retreat
• Always "Squeak the feet" on a close out.
• Don't get screened.  Use an "armbar" and trail in the offenses pocket
• Always front the post.