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Continuous Defense

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x1will run towards P1 arriving with a close out, P1 will attack and x1 will have to move defensively, P1 will pivot and pass the ball to P2 and x1 will have to arrive with a close out and defend continuously

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Continuous Defense - STEP 1: Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options
Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.
STEP 1

Players adopt their starting formation, prepared for coordinated movements and penetration options.

Continuous Defense - STEP 2: <div>x1 arrives with a close out<br>P1 attacks and x1 defends</div>
x1 arrives with a close out
P1 attacks and x1 defends
STEP 2

x1 arrives with a close out
P1 attacks and x1 defends

Continuous Defense - STEP 3: <div>P1 attacks and x1 defends</div>
P1 attacks and x1 defends
STEP 3

P1 attacks and x1 defends

Continuous Defense - STEP 4: <div>P1 passes to P2<br>x1 returns with a close out and defends P2</div>
P1 passes to P2
x1 returns with a close out and defends P2
STEP 4

P1 passes to P2
x1 returns with a close out and defends P2

Continuous Defense - STEP 5: 1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense
1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.
STEP 5

1 adjusts position to facilitate ball movement and anticipate the defense.

Continuous Defense - STEP 6: Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency
Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.
STEP 6

Point guard shifts to an optimal spot on the court to maximize offensive efficiency. Shooting guard alters position to create defensive mismatches and penetration options.

Continuous Defense - STEP 7: Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes
Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.
STEP 7

Initial formation of players, ready to start the play with fluidity and clear passing lanes.