SOS CHECKPOINTS
"Sideline Push"
One of the basic principles of disruptive pressure defense is to keep the ball out of the middle "Red Zone", and influence it into a trap zone. Checkpoints represent specific spots on the court for the defender to push or influence the opponent with the ball. These exact locations include the corners, free throw line extended, baseline and half court. Defensive players will quickly learn the value of checkpoints in their individual defensive efforts.
BALL ON THE WING
"Baseline Push" -- Take Away the Middle
When the ball is on the wing, the defender should make every attempt to push the ball towards the corner or baseline checkpoints.
WING TURN
If/when dribbler tries to drive into the middle of the court, the defender should move quickly to cut off and force the dribbler back toward the nearest sideline checkpoint ending up with a "Smother" position.
WING Cross Switch
If/when the defender is unable to turn the dribbler and the dribbler penetrates to the free throw line area, the high I defender X2 makes a "Cross Switch" with on ball defender X3.
Continue and learn about the helpside I.
