Dennis Felton: Team Man-to-Man Defensive Techniques

with Dennis Felton,
University of Georgia Head Coach, 3X NCAA Tournament

Coach Felton gives you an insider's perspective on building his team man-to-man defense by sharing his progression of defensive drills and teaching points to implement his dominant pressure defensive system. Felton takes the very best principles of man-to-man defense and combines it with the best principles of zone defense in these highly competitive drills to form this very unique team defense. He places an extreme emphasis on each man guarding the ball to create a united defensive unit. Felton provides extensive instruction on player positioning by highlighting on key areas including closing out, post defense, ball screens, and rebounding. Coach Felton discusses each player's responsibilities through various demonstrations and teaching drills. Each drill is designed to provide an intense and competitive setting, simulating game-like situations. This video shows the viewer precisely how disruptive actions consistently lead to rushed shots and forced turnovers. This is an unbelievably effective defensive system that can be implemented and used at any level of basketball!

65 minutes. 2004.

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