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Expert: Bob Anagnostou - 2/10/2007


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in defense how do you not get tricked by them?

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Dear Chris,
Sorry for the delay,

It may sound strange but the best defenders are more vulnerable to crossovers. Why this happens? It's easier because they bite the little fake, cause they've learned to follow offenders single move.

The key is to have explosive first step. If you do, you won't be crossed up. It's important that you bend your legs a lot and that YOU are the one that makes offender's path. Lead him to his weak hand.

Yours,
Coach B.Anagnostou
Olympiacos Pireaus Basketball Club
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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.

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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.

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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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