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”!
By the way, would you like to learn how to dramatically increase your focus on applying these defensive basketball position tips without ingesting a pill or drink?
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
Visit our fantastic pages on defensive basketball drills and defensive basketball fundamentals