How to Defend Down Screens with the Lock-and-Trail Technique
This article teaches how to defend down screens using the lock-and-trail technique, a staple of sound off-ball defense. Includes teaching points, contact show responsibilities, and breakdowns to help high school and youth coaches apply it in practice.
How to Defend Ball Screens: Drop, Hedge, and Switch Explained
A must read guide for youth and high school coaches on defending ball screens. Master drop, hedge, and switch techniques with coach-friendly drills and video examples.
Pack Line Defense for Youth and High School Teams: Full Breakdown and Teaching Guide
A full breakdown of the Pack Line Defense—how it works, how to teach it, and why it’s perfect for youth and high school teams that want to protect the paint and stop drives.
Elite Team Defense Communication: Lessons from Draymond, the Spurs, and Duke
This article shows how to teach vocal leadership on defense using examples from Draymond Green, the Spurs, and more. Learn drills, coaching cues, and communication phrases that make a difference for youth and high school teams.
Help Defense: Teaching Proper Help Side Positioning
Learn how to teach help side defense using the Shell Drill. This breakdown includes the “Cowboy Up” cue, skip pass recovery, explosive rotations, and how to enforce constant communication—perfect for youth and high school coaches.