PASS- Principle to Improving Individual Defense

I believe that there are four components to improving individual defense- strength, agility, stance, and positioning. Basketball is no longer a finesse game. Strength is a key component to blocking out, fighting through screens, and holding position against the offensive player. Along with strength is agility. Improving your athleticism and quickness will help you to stay in front of your opponent, and allow you to change directions more efficiently. Using your strength and agility intelligently is the third component. Learning to be in a great stance all the time will help you to improve. This takes concentration and toughness. A good stance means that your hands are above your elbows, and your knees are bent in a line backer position with your head up. Last is positioning. You should always have vision to the ball and your man. I believe this is the component that separates the great defenders from the good defenders. Players can improve their defensive positioning by playing 3 on 3 or 5 on 5. Defense is an Attitude- there is no glory in defense, but great defense leads to easy scoring opportunities at the other end of the court. Just Remember the PASS principle to improving defense- Positioning-Agility-Stance-Strength.