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Hi,
our team has been playing a split defence which is basically like a zone but everyone is on one half of the court. Theres ball (man on ball) help( man one pass away) or split (two passes away). what do you think and is there a better defence.
Thanks
Dear Ben,
What you call split defense and think of as a kind of zone is nothing more than man to man defense with focus on the "helps". It's the best version of a man-to-man defense. This is what the elite teams in Euroleague play when on defense and a lot of coaches prefer this when dealing with teams that have A class players that can drive in to the basket with a simple crossover dribble, but can also "kill" you with a 3-pointer.
I personally prefer this defense too, as long as the opponents have good shooters. This is the only man-to-man defense existing for me. Yes, i think it's the best possible form of man-to-man defense.
However,when dealing with a team that doesn't attempt many 3-pointers and it's asset is tall players that try post-ups or guards driving to the basket, the best possible defense is then zone defense and the most popular one is 2-1-2 zone defense.
Hope this helps,
Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
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Bob Anagnostou
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I can answer any questions relating to drills, offence plays, defence plays, conditioning, improving vertical leap and explosiveness, shooting, passing, dribling, penetrating, faking and whatever related to basketball coaching and playing. ***"Please be sure you include in your question the following information -Whether you are a player, a coach, a parent of a young player or just a fan. -If you are a player, your age, height, weight and goals in basketball. -If you are a coach, the grade of your team and the years of experience.
Experience
I have been a pro basketball player for 5 years, but i have started playing basketball since the age of 6. I am currently assistant coach in a Greek First division under 21 team and head coach in a Junior High School team. My father, who has helped my a lot, is part of the Greece national basketball team's coaching stuff, the European Champions and the Silver World Champions.
Education/Credentials
Currently, a student in Hellenic Gymnastic(concerning all sports) Academy, which has produced high level coaches who compose the Basketball and Football national teams' coaching stuff.
Awards and Honors
Most Improved Player 2002 award in HEBA championship under 21 ~
Most Valuable Rookie Player 2003 award in HEBA championship ~
Best Offensive player 2005 award in HEBA championship
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