Basketball - Defensive Tactics

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Establish if there is anyone who has played Basketball regularly, these students can be given the opportunity to lead class activities, or coach other players 

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- What basic defensive strategies are used in a Basketball game?  
- What are the aims of a defender?  
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Watch the following videos below and note the main difference with reference to ball movement and player position.  Are there any tactics involved with defensive play?    
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Basic Defensive Formations for Basketball. 
Use the videos to learn how to better defend in the game.    
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Review Questions:
True or False
- One-on-one defence is when each player guards an area around the shooting key?  
- A rebound is jumping to catch the ball fter a shot at goal has missed?    
- A personal foul is called to a defensive player, when guarding, contacting an opponent who has the ball?  

Short Answer
- Which type of defence is used when defending a player?
- What is one -on-one defence?  What is one advantage of using this style of defence? 
- What is a zone defence?  What is one important aim of this defence? 
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Use the following diagram below to highlight the following basic zone defences and the areas in which players need to cover:
- 2-3 Zone
- 3-2 Zone
- 1-3-1 Zone    
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The following video is of Scottie Pippen, (10 x NBA All Defensive Player).  Many people claimed that he was one of the greatest Basketball defenders in the late 80's and 90's.  Use the video to try and answer the following:   

- What makes a great defender?   
- What position is the defender in when trying to stop the player/ball?  
- What qualities are needed for them to stop the ball?
- Is footwork critical for a Basketball defender?  If so, why?
- What is the most effective defensive position?     

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Part 1 - Warm Up
'Follow the Dribbler'
In Pairs with a Basketball.   One person is the dribbler, who will move the ball around anywhere in space.   The other person is the defender, who will try their best to 'stick' to their player at all times.   When change is called, roles are reversed. 
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Part 2 - Skill Progression/Development
'Keepings Off'
2 teams. 1 x Basketball.   Aim is for team with the ball to keep possession for as long as possible.  Opposing team are trying to intercept/regain possession of the ball.  Original team regains possession if ball is intercepted/lost.  Swap roles after a certain time limit.   

'10 Pass'
2 teams. 1 x basketball.  Netball rules when in possession of ball. Aim is for a team with the ball to try and make 10 passes amongst themselves.  The other team are obviously trying to intercept and regain possession of the ball.  If 10 passes are made, then a point is awarded to that team, the ball is turned over and the other team start with possession.   You can play to a time limit or first team to 5-10 points.

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Part 3 - Skill Application
Basketball Game
'3v3' / '5v5' or whole class game.