Lockdown Defense: Mindset and Skills (Video)
Lockdown defenders are made, they aren’t born. Join PGC Director of Player Development Tyler Coston and PGC Director Jayson Wells as they show you important game habits so you can become a standout defensive player. Tips include:
- Stay below the offensive player’s head
- Make sure the offensive player is close enough to touch
- Keep your hands at shoulder height
- Dictate the action, don’t react to it
- Exploit the offensive player’s weakness
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About PGC
PGC Basketball provides intense, no-nonsense basketball training for players and coaches. Our basketball camps are designed to teach players of all positions to play smart basketball, be coaches on the court, and be leaders in practices, games and in everyday life.
We combine our unique PGC culture with a variety of teaching methods and learning environments to maximize the learning potential of those that attend our sessions. In addition to spending 6-7 hours on the court each day, lessons will be reinforced through classroom sessions and video analysis.
Our goal at PGC is to empower you with the tools to fulfill your basketball dreams, while also assisting you in experiencing the joy of the journey.
To learn more about PGC Basketball, including additional basketball training tips and videos, visit our YouTube Channel or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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