Basketball Instruction/Defending

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Expert: Michael Muro - 7/13/2005


Question
What do you think is more important;on the ball defending or off the ball defending? What do college scouts look at more?  

Answer
Hi Zain,

I think both are equally important. You can't be succesful as a team unless you have both. I think what college coaches look for is both. Like fans they probably notice on ball defense first as it is in the for front. I think if you want to get there attention it would be by playing aggresive but smart on ball defesne. You also need to be able to play off ball defense because if you don't or can't they will also notice that. I hope this helps and good luck.  

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Michael Muro

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I can answer questions concerning personal and team development which includes basketball fundamentals, drills, plays, conditioning and team strategy. The personal development includes proper shooting techniques and free throws, passing, boxing out, conditioning, and of course defense. Team development includes all the fundamentals; in addition, I can help with a practice plan tailored to the style of basketball you want to teach and play.

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Ten years as a college coach. Six as an assistant and four as head coach.

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Coach of the year in California and two time conference coach of the year.

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