basketball defenses
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The objective of team defense is to stop the offensive team from scoring. This is nearly an impossible task. A more practical goal is to attempt to take the opponent out of the offense that they are trying to run. This can be accomplished by achieving three defensive principles. Forcing the ball toward low percentage shooters or scoring areas by fronting or overplaying the opponent's high scorer. Getting back quickly on defense to limit the fast-break opportunities. Forcing shooters to alter their position, timing, release, or arc of their shot. One type of defense that teams like to run is man-to-man. Teams can shut down an opponent's offense by using straight up man-to-man, tight man-to-man, or loose man-to-man.
In a straight up man-to-man defense, each defender has two duties...