Mental and physical maturity, experience and athletic talent are really the determining factors in all this. More thoughts on that at bottom of this article: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/haefner/should-you-use-the-popular-high-ball-screen-play-for-your-youth-team/. They play better team ball. I have read a lot of ideas but really the plays are too complicated and don't account for the other team anticipating the pass and stealing it.thanks!! Attacking Your Defenders lead Foot. It starts by making the kids work hard enough to be able to keep the offense in front of them one on one. Stay Low, and Keep Your Distance! Thank you for your input, James.Our youth defense discussion is on this page: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/defense/age.htmlPlease read the article and share your thoughts in the comments section. The guard with the ball should dribble up to entice the defense to begin trapping, as soon as the defense commits the guard with the ball should reverse the ball to the weak side guard. If your district doesn't allow your control, find a district that will or fix your district! Face guarding can be frustrating for offensive players because its hard to get open for a shot when you cant see the basket. In most every situation, the team running the junk is the weaker team. JMOBTW - I agree, teaching/playing m2m is the best way to play the game. It is always best to prevent your opponent from getting the ball so that your job will be easier. Look up to the Varsity levels of athletics. The strong side bottom defender in the box goes out to defend the ball, and the man who should rotate to the strong side block is being screened, and because there are only 4 defenders in the zone, there is less help, which should give you a lay-up. I agree with J that the sportsmanship so many coaches preach to their players tends to disappear when it comes to their own personal desire. Even if you set a no double-teaming rule, it can still be overwhelming for them by having 1 defender pressuring them. this is really gonna be helpful when i start basketball in Dec. Love the discussion! To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. There are lockdown defenders that lockdown post players by blocking their shots on the block or forcing their opponents to change their shots, making it difficult for them to score. Get your offense in a 2-1-2 set. Most of our HS players come from our "classics" teams or from AAU. Most youth coaches learn what to do by the the time they are done because of the lack of education that is available for them. I currently coach a 10 year old boys team. I have drawn up plenty of last second shots kidss made some and missed some. am I a genius when the make them? Anyone have other/better suggestions? Because of the time spent teaching the of fundamentals of basketball (which they lacked greatly) while they were still in the learning phase of the game, they finished their 8th grade year 11-1 and went on the win district. Face guarding is explicitly prohibited by rule 38.3.1 which states, in part, baiting an opponent or obstructing his vision by waving his hands near the eyes is a technical foul against the offender resulting in a free throw opportunity for the opponent. Knees bent, wide base, hands out, short quick steps, not crossing feet, not making long strides. Starting with press and zone at young age and/or beginners is not logical. Shooting is pretty much a waste of time at that age. as you have kids nearly tackling kids . Flex cuts, ucla screens, shuffle cut, backscreens, down picks, cross screens, elevator screens, staggered, double. To prevent your opponent from getting the ball, you need to stay close enough to your opponent when they are a pass away to render them out as a passing option or to intercept any passes that are intended for them. Agility will help players to keep up with the offense. Jal,First of all you are to be commended for teaching them how to play m2m, this is subject that is near and dear to my heart teaching youth players the right way to play the game m2m! The point guard O1 dribbles toward the wing opposite the star and passes to that wing. I use to play basketball in high school about 20 yrs ago.. They are there either because they want to be (some kids want to make the "classics team next year) or because the parents want them to get some exercise (differnet levels of commitment).3.With only 2 hours of practice time a week and different kids every year, I do teach the fundamentals of dribbling, passing & shooting. That adds up to a grand total of about 20 hours of practice time a season. The so-called face guarding rule prohibits defenders from putting their hands on an offensive players face or chest, or from extending their arms horizontally in an attempt to impede the players progress. My 11 yr old is going to start playing basketball this year at her local Boys and Girls club. Our goal at PGC is to empower you with the tools to fulfill your basketball dreams, while also assisting you in experiencing the joy of the journey. There is a logical progression of teaching basketball fundamentals. It is the best defense to teach from a fundamentals standpoint and really is the staple defense at the higher levels all the way up to the NBA. I think you need to look at it both ways. I am reading this today because a 4th grade team has played a box and 1 against my 4th graders in a tournament and we need to play them again.I hope to stay within our normal zone offense with maybe adding a screen or 2.My comment is to agree with those questioning the mentality of running a box and 1 in 4th grade. BTW - the stealing and layup drips referred to early in the comments short changes kids offensive development too. A team ran a box-in-1 on my point guard and my other guards could not handle the pressure. Leo, you need to get the floor spread. This holds your defender on the outside of your body and allows you to decide where you want to burst open to. Basketball is a sport with two teams of five players each trying to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop. This is good stuff, hopefully she will be able to try these in her next game. We are fortunate and do have one league (just one) that has good rules - no press, etc. While I realize coaching youth basketball can be extremely difficult (I also coach my son's 9-10 team), by not focusing on good man principles you are hampering the development of your players by laying back in a lazy zone defense.I see it in my own program with our freshman squad. Kids really start to understand at this age and coaches will take advantage of your M2M defense.Just remember most of these kids will never play High School Basketball but the memories will last a lifetime. Get to the rim with ease (to create a shot for yourself or a teammate) b. If you are faster, more agile, and stronger than your opponent, you will have a breeze playing defense. Lockdown defense is a term used in a lot of basketball circles, but what does it mean? That being said the kids are more willing to developmental drills after a win.I hope that helps.Looking forward to your comments.John. OK, thats my sermon for the day. Protect your space with your front foot at 12 oclock and once pass the defense, sever the angle by putting your body in front of the defense, putting the defense on your back. It takes dedication and time to be good at it. Charles, I completely agree with your just letting the kids PLAY comments. De'Aaron Fox scored 24 points and made a backbreaking 3-pointer that led the playoff newcomer Sacramento Kings to a second straight victory over the defending champion Golden State Warriors, 114-106. Thanks again for this site. Arm's length while inside 3 point line? What players fail to realize is that it's easier to guard someone if they are going the same speed the entire time. Let the kids understanding of the game and skill level over time along with the competition dictate what other defense you might want to try. This can be helpful if you want to focus on a certain part of the court or slow down a particularly good scorer on the other team. However, the chaser does need to be athletic enough to make it difficult for the offense to get the ball.For offense, I love to set ball screens as well with the player being chased as well. #-2 The coaches just want to win. John and I talked about some kids that were shooting the ball off their left eye and pushing the ball instead of good solid fundamental shooting. Im not sure where the arms length comment came from, because Im having trouble locating that. I think I was looking forward to it more than my son for a chance to learn. I totally agree about the full court press. Set your low post O5 on the low block, same side as the star in the corner. I''ve pressed, played zone, used the swing offense (no knock on Bo Ryan - just not for youth players), and million other things I can''t recall right now.I''ve also witnessed a team firsthand finish 4th in the AAU state tournament as 8th graders. Lockdown defense is a term used in a lot of basketball circles, but what does it mean? Face guarding is legal as long as it doesnt involve physical contact or impede movement. However, there are rules put in place by basketball governing bodies such as USA Basketball and FIBA that aim to protect players from overly aggressive face-guarding techniques. Want more posts like this? Kids dont have to be taught how to do everything properly when they are 2 years old or there's no hope for them. Coach G -You might try using your center to pick/screen for your players since his defender wont be there to help, that should allow you to get the other players open You are going to have to hit a few permiter shots maybe even 8-10 feet to force him to step out and defende.Set a good screen and open up to the ball and your center will be open as well as the person you are screening for. I'm afraid that using zones and junk defenses will get you a couple of extra wins now, but they will teach bad habits because kids can get away from good man principles (For example: swarming the ball, not watching their man, going for tons of steals) and be successful at the youth level. Some players are naturally good on defense, but others need to practice so that they can improve in this aspect. That said, what is the restricted zone in basketball? But I won't, winning is not the priority and should not be at this age. This is a little trick some of the best NBA players use and especially smaller guards use to score over taller defenders. What is Guarding in Basketball? Genius.. sure looks that way NOPE, kids made shots and played good D We can take credit for the D. :-)As far as caring for players.. I said over and over my best 5 defensive players will start. Try not to hurt him, but just see if you can distract him or make him uncomfortable. If the defense switches, can they slip it? 7th graders running box and 1? _________________. http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/kc/. These are all details that kids should know by the time they are in high school. Twelve plus two is equal to? He's been around youth sports for 20+ years and has great recommendations to keep a positive atmosphere for the kids and avoid problems in youth sports.Players of that age will not understand defense very well. Just because screens aren't part of the offensive scheme (strange btw as that is a basic tenant of any offense) doesn't mean your daughter can't use another player to rub off her defender. I like to have my better team defenders guarding other offensive players because I know that they will be reliable from a team defense aspect. Yet the players still learned the fundamentals. After they have established a legal guarding position, a defender can move laterally or backward towards the opposing player. Face guarding is a very effective way to slow down an opponent, but it can also put pressure on the defense because they are left completely vulnerable if their man breaks free. Not much time especially if your kids can already play man. But overall my kids are better for it. Our rec league simply forbids it in grades 3-8. ATLANTA -- The Hawks shocked the NBA world in Game 5 after rallying from a 12-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force a Game 6 against the Celtics in Atlanta on Thursday night. "Purposely obstructing an opponent's vision by waving or placing hand (s) near his/her eyes." I play almost no zone because I do want my kids to learn the right things as well, but I also firmly believe in PRESSURE defense and that includes a variety of looks. Location: Winter Garden, FL (Orlando suburb) Great ideas, Rob and Ken. If youd like to contact me or ask me a question, just leave your comments below. Play to the weakness of the offense. Hopefully it teaches us how to win and not brag about it, and lose and not have our world collapse. NBA officials, as most fans know, are not in the habit of calling a foul when there is no contact to the face of the ball handler. Get them to talk!There is more to basketball than just passing, shooting, rebounding, dribbling, and defense. If they cant see it, they cant catch it or steal it. Try setting a few screens for the point guard. I'm guessing other teams have watched game film and they're trying to take her out of the game. I agree with this --"instead they'd be a scout or recruiter. It would be great IF the Varsity coach had that kind of power, very few do today. Whether on the perimeter or the blocks, you must be able to move your feet to match your opponents movements. He related to me of a college coach that came in to coach some of his younger kids and taught nothing but fundamentals. Often rule changes are made to accommodate the offense. The league says the rule is designed to reduce the risk of injuries, particularly concussions, and to create a more aesthetically pleasing product on the court. Our basketball campsare designed to teachplayers of all positions to play smart basketball, be coaches on the court, and be leaders in practices, games and in everyday life. Players have to yell out screens and communicate how they will defend it. I am coaching a boys basketball team. If done correctly and you actually teach why and how it works these kids on my team are ahead of the game now. Arm-barring is when the defender uses their arms to block the vision of the offensive player, making it difficult for them to see where they are going and whats happening around them. I created my own league and just invite other teams to play/scrimmage us at our gym. PLAYERS MUST BE TAUGHT TO TALK!! Lockdown defenders know how to communicate with their teammates effectively. We play pretty solid man to man, and hardly ever get scored on in half-court game, mostly in transition - i.e. Keep head and eyes up and pass the ball ahead. How well would you hold up dealing with parents who are paying $75-$150 to see their child's team lose 45-2 because you insisted on playing M2M despite having several players who were clearly overmatched on size and/or athleticism?6. Simply subscribe to our monthly newsletter and receive: 72 Basketball Drills & Coaching Tips - 136 page eBook, 21 Basketball Tips & Tricks for Players - 20 page eBook, 32 Winning Basketball Plays - 96 page eBook, Over 200,000 players, coaches and parents subscribed. Wrapping Things Up: Guarding in Basketball. Brian - I totally agree with this 100% "Teach the kids about teamwork, sportsmanship,work ethic and give them a chance to succeed"But I can tell you by personal experience that you can get the best of both worlds. you can teach all those things you mentioned and develop them for the long term. Contents hide 1. Using a tandem double team, first guy takes the shot away, second is ready for the drive. I plan on staying with these kids as long as I can (up to 8th grade). Its important for defenders to know when they can legally use this technique without risking a foul call. He is better than any player on our team. While this strategy is allowed, using excessive contact against another player can result in a technical foul which could lead to ejection from the game. Some of my 9-10 year olds still don't seem to know if they are on offense or defense. Another is to reach out with your arms and hands and block their view that way. One team had a pretty good center who could score from outside the paint so we had to adjust my center wasn't the greatest defender, thats why I did that, not because he was a shot blocker.Give that a try in practice and let us know how that works for you. The restricted zone is a Basketball is pretty simple the team with the most points at the end of play wins. Like the writer of this article says, make sure your team is confident in the offense. Defenders that are considered to be lockdown defenders can do one or more of the following things really well. Understanding the restricted zone is equally vital for players, coaches, and referees, as it holds great value in a basketball game. How does that benefit anyone? But the finer points of M2M defense are difficult to teach due to the above mentioned constraints. Of course we want to teach fundamentals but ignoring a large part of the game is not helping, its hurting the kids! You have to teach every tiny detail that is involved. Taking a man out of the defense to play your player man-to-man will weaken the zone and create opportunities. We face a box and 1 plenty and have found it useful to attack the sides with your best driver and set a shooter on the opposite side for a jump shot. As coaches, we need to develop players, so they have a chance to succeed at the higher levels.That's part of the reason, we created our "What To Teach Youth Players" page, so youth coaches know what they should be teaching: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/coaching/teach-youth.html. Coach is all about FAMILY NOT ME and screens are not part of the offense, I just feel bad that my daughter is always trying to get open and running the baseline till her tongue is hanging out. In this excellent video, Coach Whitcomb demonstrates the drills and concepts he teaches everyday in practice to build his style of suffocating pressure defense. Does anyone have any suggestions?Thanks,Coach A. Hi guysHere are some thoughts on why coaches use these defenses. Would you stay in the man to man only to get beat by one kid or play a 2-3 to get the game out of his hands? Agility will help players to keep up with the offense. I wish her good luck. let us know how it goes. Youth Coaches, unlike school coaches, are not paid or trained or offered 5 practice days per week. Having kids dribble around all day isnt making them better dribblers if they never learn the proper technique. Lets take a look at what we consider to be a legal guarding position, how it is performed, and how it affects the basketball game. These rules state that defenders cannot block opponents paths with their hands, arms, legs, or body, nor can they impede an opponents progress with physical contact or dangerous movements. The moral of the story is that nobody is scared if you do something once theyre scared if they think you can do it again. In a longer season - with a longer pre-season - man-man would be much easier to go with. ).By the way, my sons team did win yesterday. With over 15 years of coaching experience, Clyde has worked with players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to professionals. The big problem we face as coaches that there is lack of gym time during the basketball season and at that point you are forced to work on putting your team in some kind of structure. They can raise their arms above their head or jump straight up while playing defense inside the cylinder. I'll be the first to tell you that the kids, and parents, didn't enjoy watching the team go 5-7. Also I never played basketball beyond 8th grade. I hear you, Evan! The Deacon spoke on this at length during his homily and it got me thinking. Hardest Position in Basketball: A Comprehensive Guide. Required fields are marked *. Work hard in the gym to be faster, stronger, and more agile. Best Portable Basketball Hoop Under $200! Can You Play Basketball After Bunion Surgery? Putting one's body in the way of an offensive opponent is known as guarding. These teams get priority for gym time and help from the high school staff (as they should).2. I for one did not blame lower level programs for NOT teaching how to play m2m defense. I really appreaciate everyone's info. You can play a pack style m2m in this game so that as he looks at the defense he might be thinking that it is a zone, bottom line, there wont be any big gaps for him to drive..then you could add this once he gives up the ball, tell your defender to try and keep him from getting it back and he gives NO help on other players.You can get the ball out of his hands without playing a zone. When the games start teams just have trouble scoring and my kids confidence carries over to offense. We have 8 girls on the team, and to date through 3 games have played only M2M. Basically, he posts against both defenses with a stack against the box & one. You may be trying to block him/keeping hands low but in 1v1 I try to keep my hand in the person's face the whole time I'm guarding so they never have a clear look at the basket in hopes it throws off their aim. Loosing by 20 points a game is not fun and having some poor kid get embarrassed on the court is even worse. Sometimes I change to our man offense instead of our 2-3 offense because it has more movement. Now we play junk defensesthe reason why is for the past two years these games resembled rugby games more than basketball games. 2. You can straight up ask the parents "do you want us to develop your children so they can be the best they can be? This year we simply do not have a great ball handler and our best 2 are also our best inside guys and tallest players and with subbing rules it is hard to get them both on the floor together much.We have played 2 games this week vs. a 1-3-1 trap, and a 2-3 half court press basically, and our next game they will play box and one on us. Makes no sense at all.If you haven't already be sure to read this article: http://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/defense/age.html. I would appreciate any feedback! But one thing is certain: its going to have a major impact on the way basketball is played at all levels of the sport. My junior high team is having trouble with a team that has 4 players man-to-man, while leaving their big man standing under the basket. So why should that matter to you? Please remember when criticising youth coaches that not everyone on their team is an athletic kid who understands sports. Or try comng from behind to win a game by pressing a team when for the last 5 years ,since 7th grade, the kids have only played 2-3 and no longer know or never knew how to stay in front of somebody and use their feet to play good man to man defense without getting burnt. This drill helps improve defensive basics like footwork and body positioning against a live opponent rather than just a stationary target. Some had played in the 3rd grade and I even have a 3rd grader on my team. This technique has become increasingly popular as an effective way to limit an opponents ability to score. The VAST majority of youth coaches use zones and do so because basketball is enough of an individual sport without making it about the team with the best athlete winning every game. However if you do not have clear guarding position refferess can call things like bumps reach ins and hand checking. It allows players to keep defenders away from the ball, creating space for an offensive player to make a shot or pass, and it also can be used to prevent a defender from stealing the ball. But we do have a half-court trap and M2M press which we roll out at different times in a game. Today we want you to help you with improving your defensive game. In this position your first step is to tell your teammate guarding the ball that a pick. 9. Teams have started to play their best gaurd defender on "Jeff" with no help responsibilities (chaser); still man-to-man defense. A great man with great intentions who sacrificed a lot of his time. If the high school that the girl's will eventually play at, uses a zone defense of some sort, is it okay to teach and use that? So I understand that high school coaches are disappointed, but please have a little understanding when a youth coach throws in a zone defense. ?Also, while bringing up the angry parents is a valid point, I think we experience that kind of issue at all levels. This was a team from a class of 100 kids which is quite small even for Iowa. As a coach you should know how to coach basketball for your level and also know how to win a game based on strategy amazingly enough those two do not go hand in hand and it frustrates all of those involved on the losing end. You bet.I went to as many middle school games as I could its hard to balance practice time, games, scouting and a family life along with furthering my education. In half court defense, defenders have to stay within roughly an arms length of their opponent inside the 3pt line and must track their opponent when they are outside. We really think he was on the money with this, so we decided to post it on our blog. It's a mess.You also have to realize we work with basketball coaches for a living. Coach Tyler Whitcomb takes great pride in his team's defense. If he gets a better position on you, at least try to get an arm out in front of him to deny him a pass. Many of the teams that we have played against this year use this as their primar ways of try to score ( off of quick steals and lay-ups). So, still dont know if the box-and-1 would have had any effect. How do I play against a 3-2 defense? Yes we practice and play 6-8 months long but because you have no idea what defense you will face or play as you get older knowing how to play them all and how to break them down is a huge advantage for the future middle school and high school player. There is always a diamond in the rough if you are willing to take the time to polish it. Amazon And The Amazon Logo Are Trademarks Of Amazon.Com, Inc., Or Its Affiliates. iT is best if the opposeing team has a point gaurd that scores often the most points(common 4th grade situation) that it is best to go into a sag defense. I understand laying back in that 2-3 is the easy thing to do, and prevents your opponents from getting lay-ups. To score when faced with face guarding, the key is to outsmart your opponent and keep them on their toes. We turned over the ball and lost the game. Guess its time to buy your Man-to-Man defense ebook (really have liked the other ones Ive got! That is probably 10 times the practice time I will have with my kids in 3 years. I decided my team would be fundamentally the best defensive team in league. Establishing and maintaining a legal guarding position is one of the first steps that a player needs to master before they can be considered a lockdown defender. Shadow Drills 3.3. When we work on our defense we actually focus on not reaching, but being properly aggressive. Should free up your "go to". Essentially he played one kid the entire game and he was the only one allowed to take shots and he was the point guard so my son spent the entire season standing around playing hard on defense and rebounding but was never allowed to be in the offense. Trying running a Flex offense out of the 4 low set. Nothing and I mean nothing these great players are doing against us is transferable to competitive basketball. We had several kids that didn't make their 8th grade team play in our program some became varsity starters and some all conference.It all depends on how badly they want to play and how much work they will put into their game.
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