March 8: How to Play Defense without Fouling

E.S.P. stands for External Signs of Passivity. In this Full Timeout, Rick touches on the important of playing defense with your palms UP, instead of down. Take few minutes to learn how to increase your deflections and decrease your fouls!

March 5: How to Become a Great Defender

In one of Rick’s latest Full Timeouts, Rick breaks down concrete goals necessary to become a great defensive basketball player. Don’t get caught up using “coach speak”. Challenge your players with goals to become great defenders. Level 1 Defender Goals: 1. Keep the ball from being dribbled into the Highway (middle of the floor). 2. Keep […]