How Do You Be In Proper Defensive Position In Basketball?
Getting in the proper defensive position is critical to playing good defense in basketball. When in the proper position you are prepared to guard your player and take away their offensive options. In this article I will focus on assuming a good defensive position on your opponent when he/she has the basketball and their dribble is still alive. Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart. This not only allows you to take more space away from your opponent, it will also keep you in a stronger position of balance. Bend at the knees while keeping your back straight. To verify you are in the proper position, it should be very difficult for someone to push you over. You are compact and in balance. Shift your weight from your heels to the balls of your feet. This will allow you to move quickly in any direction in an instant. Keep your chin up. By focusing on keeping your chin up, you will insure that your head is in the proper position and you will not tend to bend over at your back. This
