How do you defend a high post offense?

In defending against the high post offense, SOS defense's first line of defense is to pick up the ballhandler early, preferably in the backcourt, and push them away from the high post area using a hard sideline push. The post defender X5 assumes a strong snuggle denial preventing any direct pass to the high post.

How do you defend a tall post player?

Defending the High Post

Defenders should assume an aggressive pass denial position on ball side. Stay low "Ear on Chest" with hand (STOP SIGN) extended out in the passing lane. Keep back foot 12" behind opponent's foot. Be alert to the over the top lob pass.

How do you defend in post without fouling?

Perimeter players

They must be disciplined and not reach-in, grab, or become overly aggressive with hand-checking. Keep your feet on the floor when the shot (or shot-fake) occurs, and don't foul the outside shooter. Close-out with feet on the floor - don't "fly" at the shooter, trying to block the shot.

How do you stop a tall person in basketball?

Perimeter Defense

1. Beat your opponent down the court and be prepared to defend by the time he reaches the three-point line.
2. Stay as close as possible to a tall, skilled shooter when you guard him near the three-point line. ...
3. Chop your hand downward at the ball to slap it loose as your opponent starts a shooting motion.

What is Phil Jackson's triangle offense?

The triangle is created from a post player on the strong-side block, the strong-side corner, and the extended strong-side wing, who gains possession on the first pass. The desired initial option in the offense is to pass to the strong-side post player on the block who is in good scoring position.

Does anyone run the triangle offense?

The triangle offence worked for the Bulls and Lakers, teams that were built around some of the greatest players of all-time in Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, but there isn't a team in today's NBA that still runs it.

Can you block a dunk?

To perform a successful block against a slam dunk, jump straight up instead of charging forward to swat the ball off the scorer's hands. If you are not confident of swatting the ball away, jump straight up without flailing your arms to get in the way and force your opponent to take a low-percentage shot.

Can you hand check in the post?

Hand-checking is generally not called in the low post area because defenders are allowed to make contact with their hands on opponents who have their back to the basket.

Can you use your forearm in post defense?

Please note that inside the lower defensive box – the area from the bottom tip of the free throw circle to the 3′ posted up marks – a post defender may place one hand, with a bent elbow, and/or one forearm onto the back of an offensive player with the ball and his back to the basket.”

How tall do you have to be to be a point guard?

In the NBA, point guards generally range from 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) to 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) whereas in the WNBA, point guards are usually 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) or shorter.

What is the Michael Jordan rule?

"As soon as he steps in the paint, hit him," John Salley says. "Chuck Daly said, This is the Jordan rule: Every time he goes to the f---in' basket, put him on the ground,'" Dennis Rodman says. "When he comes to the basket, he ain't gonna dunk.

In what situation a blocking foul is committed?

A blocking foul occurs when the defensive player does not meet the criteria mentioned above. As a defender, you can't be sliding into position as contact is made, nor can you lean into the offensive player as they try to pass as that will be considered blocking and you will be given the foul.

Why is hand-checking illegal?

1979: Banning Hand-Checking

The hand-checking rule was implemented to stop being aggressive to offensive players, and the pace became quicker and more excited for NBA fans to follow. Another major rule change soon followed, making offense all the more exciting.

How many times has LeBron been blocked?

Despite his age, LeBron's body is still quite strong, and there are just a handful of guys brave enough to try and contest a dunk from a 6'8'' 249-pound bulldozer. As a matter of fact, he's only been blocked 9 times on over 1850 dunk attempts, and today, we're going to honor the players that have been able to do it.

Why is dunking not goaltending?

If a player grabs the rim, and then dunks, that is illegal, but putting the ball directly through the hoop is in no way, and never has been, offensive goaltending. Offensive goaltending is tipping in a ball that is on or directly above the rim, interfering with the shot.

Is the triangle offense good?

The offense is detailed and takes a while to learn, but is very effective once players learn how to read and react to the defense. The offense can confuse the defense as it can be initiated in many different ways - not the same way with every possession (see "Establishing the Triangle" below).

What offense do the Bulls run?

They are extremely common across the league and there's not anything special that the Bulls are doing. The important takeaway is that the Bulls diverted from a heliocentric offense where one player controls all of the action. Instead, they focused on sharing the ball, cutting, and screening for each other.

Do the Warriors use the triangle offense?

The Warriors coach played five seasons with the Chicago Bulls in Phil Jackson's triangle offense, and came out with three straight championships. This also doesn't mean the Warriors will all of the sudden start strictly running the triangle offense by any means.

Does Steve Kerr use triangle offense?

Steve Kerr, Warriors head coach and past Triangle offense player with the Bulls, makes his support for Triangle-style fundamentals well known. Kerr believes “Today's game is so ball dominant.