Product Overview
Defense wins championships, and The Art of Basketball: Defense by Jay Jameson gives you the complete defensive instruction manual - covering everything from transition and press to help defense and lockdown techniques. This hand-drawn, coach?tested guide offers clear setups, adaptable strategies, and drills to equip your team with a relentless, intelligent defensive identity. Ideal for coaches and players at any level, this book helps you instill discipline, anticipation, and intensity in every possession.
Features
- Transition Defense - Control the fast break and prevent easy scores.
- Press Defense - Disrupt opponents with full- and half-court pressure.
- Man-to-Man Principles - Teach on-ball focus and defensive discipline.
- Zone Defense Strategies - Pack the paint and force tough shots.
- Junk Defenses - Surprise opponents and swing momentum your way.
- Fundamentals - Cover the essential defensive ingredients.
- Inbound Defense - Secure possession and prevent easy setups.
- On-the-Ball Defense - Challenge every dribble and pass.
- Help & Rotation - Train seamless team coverages.
- Defending Movement - Anticipate, react, and shut forward actions.
- Lock-Down Defenders - Build players who change the game.
- Drills - Practice routines to reinforce defensive habits
Specs
- Length: 437 pages
- Brand: Jameson Basketball