Use These Defensive Basketball Position Tips To Prevent Your Opponents From Scoring

Follow these simple defensive basketball position tips and watch your stopping power increase.

Anyone can play defense if they’re willing to work hard and be aware of what’s going on around them on the court. Make sure you’re following these defensive basketball tips and then visit our defensive drills and defensive fundamentals pages for more powerful information on playing great “D”!

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Defensive Basketball Tips

Stay up on the balls of your feet

Keep your butt low

Make sure your feet stay in line with your shoulders

Don’t ever stand straight up and keep your knees bent slightly

Keep your focus on the offensive player’s waist

Keep one hand up and the other down close to the ball

Don’t ever cross your legs as you slide from side to side and be sure to keep your feet from touching one another


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