Ep 2094 Ball Screens

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In this episode of High School Hoops, the hosts discuss their strategies for defending ball screens. After some lighthearted banter and sponsor mentions, they dive into the topic, outlining various approaches such as hedging, icing, drop coverage, and switching. One coach emphasizes the importance of consistency and simplicity in their defensive strategies, noting that they prefer to switch ball screens to avoid confusion among players. The other coach prefers a high hedge to push the ball handler away from the basket, believing it's crucial to prevent easy layups, even if it means conceding more three-point shots. They both agree on the importance of selecting a defensive strategy that suits their team's strengths and sticking to it, rather than constantly changing approaches based on opponents or trends. The episode highlights the need for high school coaches to find a strategy that works for their specific context and to rep it thoroughly in practice to ensure clarity and effectiveness.

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In this episode of High School Hoops, the hosts discuss their strategies for defending ball screens. After some lighthearted banter and sponsor mentions, they dive into the topic, outlining various approaches such as hedging, icing, drop coverage, and switching. One coach emphasizes the importance of consistency and simplicity in their defensive strategies, noting that they prefer to switch ball screens to avoid confusion among players. The other coach prefers a high hedge to push the ball handler away from the basket, believing it's crucial to prevent easy layups, even if it means conceding more three-point shots. They both agree on the importance of selecting a defensive strategy that suits their team's strengths and sticking to it, rather than constantly changing approaches based on opponents or trends. The episode highlights the need for high school coaches to find a strategy that works for their specific context and to rep it thoroughly in practice to ensure clarity and effectiveness.

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