Andrew Haysom Defensive Thoughts

Here are some good defensive thoughts and topics from coach Andrew Haysom, who at the time was a Level 1 NCAS, Greenvale, Victoria.

Andrew Haysom Defensive Thoughts

John Kresse: Multiple Trapping Defense

If you are looking for an aggressive trapping defense, you might want to look into the multiple trapping defense by John Kresse.  Coach Kresse has a number of really good ideas to increase defensive pressure that can lead into easy transition baskets. 

John Kresse: Multiple Trapping Defense

Tom Penders: Texas Swarm Zone Defense

If you are pressure and trapping style coach, you should take a look at this resource on Tom Pender's Texas Swarm defense.  It is a multi-set trapping defense that is geared to cause constant pressure on the offense.  He talks about the importance of making baskets in order to get the press set up. 

Tom Penders Texas Swarm

Dave Robbins Circle Defense

Here is an interesting approach to defense, Dave Robbins Circle Defense.  It has the flexibility to be ran out of the 2-3 and 1-2-2.  Furthermore, there are trapping opportunities as well as the ability to switch into man-to-man defense during a possesion.

Dave Robbins Circle Defense Diagrams (Coaches Clipboard)
Dave Robbins Circle Defense DVD

Georgia Tech Point Zone Notes

Here are some notes and diagrams on the Point Zone defense.  This defense gives you a variety of different looks and reads which can be confusing for the offense.

Georgia Tech Point Zone

Continuing with the Mike Dunlap theme, here is a short video segment from Mike Dunlap's 1-1-3 video.  Each time I watch his video's, his attention to detail continues to amaze me. 

If you are interested in learning more about this type of defense, I would strongly recommend purchasing a copy.  Personally, I thought the Encyclopedia to the 1-1-3 is better of the 2.

Mike Dunlap: 1-1-3 Man Zone Defense

Mike Dunlap: Encyclopedia of the 1-1-3 Match-Up Zone Defense

Mike Dunlap: 1-1-3 Match Up Zone Defense

Here is a great description of Mike Dunlap's 1-1-3 match-up zone.  This approach to zone defense is different than most token zone defenses.  It allows teams to put a ton of pressure on the offense. 

Mike Dunlap: 1-1-3 Match-Up Zone Defense

Jay Wright: Villanova Defense

To continue the Jay Wright theme, we are going to look at some defensive resources used in the Villanova program.  Included are some great defensive drills. 

Villanova Defense
Villanova Defensive Progression Drills

Missouri Tigers Defensive Package

Here is a detailed breakdown of a pressure defensive systemt that was used with the Missouri mens basketball program.  Not sure if it is currently being used of if it was used when Coach Anderson was there.  Either way, it is a great resource.

Missouri Tigers Defensive System

Clinic to End All Clinics: Zone Defense Clinc Notes

Here is a great resource for those you who use zone defense as a part of your defensive package.  There are some great teaching points from some great coaches.

Clinic to End All Clinics: Zone Defense Clinc Notes

Wayne Walters: Swarm Defense

I would like to throw in a plug for a coach, Wayne Walters, who I have had many conversations with over the years.  He has challenged my defensive thinking and got me to buy into a sideline break philosophy.  He has a wealth of knowledge and many unique ideas to the game.  Coach Walters is always willing to help other coaches and has a website with a wealth of free basketball resources which can be found at Swarm Enterprises.

He also has a series of instructional videos that breakdown his aggressive SWARM defense.  You can visit Hoop Kings to preview his video series.