Whats the 2nd most important thing that usually gets teams beat?Defensive Breakdowns:
Teams with defensive breakdowns lose. The best defenses are difficult to score upon and do not allow open uncontested shots. The best defenses are "help defenses" that require little help because they guard the ball well by closing out under control to take away the open shot and because they take away the middle drive.
The best defenses sustain a physical and intense defensive effort, play the ball and communicate at a high level, and they do it consistently throughout the game.
If the defender containing the ball gets beat, she must have swift and decisive help, and the helper must be helped with a similar sense of urgency. The best defenses are committed to taking away any open shots and forcing a quick and contested shot, with five defenders committed to getting the ball before converting to offense.
(thanks Coach Cooley)
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