BASKET-BALL-MAN ---- Stop fast break
Coached for a guy many moons ago that insisted on the ball being stopped
first. After seasons of giving up layups over the top at the expense of
"stopping" the ball (or at least attempting to !:?) I adopted the philosophy of
BASKET-BALL-MAN
The phrase, "BASKET-BALL-MAN" refers to the order of protection when
retreating on defense. The first player back on defense must protect the BASKET. We
figure that this will prevent the easiest of shots and limit the number of
fast break layups the opponent may get. Once the basket is protected, the next
player back needs to stop the BALL. After the BASKET is protected and the
BALL is pressured, then players can feel free to match up and find their
appropriate MAN or responsibility.
