Slogans such as “A good offense is the best defense,” “Out score your opponent,” and “They can’t score when you have possession of the ball” are all true. However, defense is the dominant ingredient of winning basketball. Offensive basketball has progressed at such a rapid rate with the addition of the 3-point shot that players sometimes forget the value of strong defense. It is impossible to shut out your opponent, but it IS possible to eliminate the cheap basket. Defense, if it’s good, is unlike offense in that it is quite stable. We all have had nights when we could not put the ball in the basket. This is a variable of offense, while our defense will not change. Even on a poor offensive night, we can play good defense that might turn the tide of the battle.
KCS Basketball proves that good defense is the best offense. Converting also every turnover made by the opposing team. And making the game much more easier for the offensive players.
48-41, KCS over power the home team BANGKOK PREP INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL. Lead by PULEE LOHAPRADITAKORN in offense with 20 points and 10 rebounds. In a highly physical and intense game, KCS manages to pull away during the last three minutes of the game and securing the win.
Box Score:
PULEE – 20 points, 10 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block |MARK – 17 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block |PAUL – 8 points, 12 rebounds, 2 steals | KEVIN – 3 points, 9 rebounds, 5 blocks, 1 steal | SUNNY – 1 steal | MANAS – 2 steals, 2 assists | TONY – 5 rebounds | PEH – 2 steals | CHANG YI – 2 assists, 1 steal.
It shows that defense gives a lot of offensive opportunities.
Good defense takes KNOW HOW and GUTS. HUSTLE. HUSTLE. HUSTLE – NEVER GIVE UP!
Pressure the Ball. Force the player with the ball to dribble or turn away from the basket. Never allow a good player to handle the ball without some pressure or your defense will get torn apart. Make the other team uncomfortable – don’t let them run their favorite plays or get the ball where they want it.
Be prepared to help when not guarding the ball. Your teammate will not pressure the ball unless there is confidence that there will be help on a drive to the basket. Plug up the center of the court.
Guard the best shooters relentlessly. Most teams have only two good shooters, and nearly all teams have one non-shooter in the starting lineup. Keep track of the good shooters and make them work to catch the ball.
Reduce your opponents’ number of shots. Many offenses are based on the theory “take enough shots and the percentages will take care of themselves.” They shoot the ball and go after the rebound. To defeat good teams, limit the number of attempts at the basket.
Coach Clint
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