The 55 Press: Traps, Turnovers & Relentless Defense

with Nadine Domond,
Virginia State Head Basketball Coach;
2025 CIAA Coach of the Year;
Rutgers Assistant Coach (with C. Vivian Stringer) from 2016 to 2022;
played college basketball for Iowa and played professionally in Europe and the WNBA (Sacramento)

Want to disrupt your opponents and dictate the pace of the game? The 2025 CIAA Coach of the Year, Virginia State’s Nadine Domond, breaks down the fundamentals of the aggressive 55 Press, giving you the tools to create chaos on defense and force opponents into costly mistakes.

This video covers essential drills, trapping techniques and in-game adjustments to ensure your defense is always a step ahead.

Learn how to:

• Teach players the C-Move to cut off the ball and set effective traps
• Implement game-proven drills to build anticipation and defensive intensity
• Adjust to different press break alignments to maintain pressure
• Execute the 55 Press with precision to create turnovers and fast-break opportunities
• Develop elite closeout technique to contest shots without fouling

Whether you're looking to increase defensive intensity, speed up the game or create more transition scoring chances, this video is your blueprint for success!

Take your defense to the next level—start dominating with the 55 Press today!

52 minutes. 2025.