Thursday, March 3, 2011

5 on 4 defensive drill

NAYSI Activity Tip
March 3, 2011
No. 18

5 on 4 Defensive Basketball Drill

Coach Thad Matta of Ohio State was not satisfied with his team defense on this 2010-2011 Big Ten leading team. The Buckeyes, known for good defense under Matta, were giving up 50% shooting over a five game span.

Matta called Bobby Knight, former Indiana head basketball coach [known for good defense] and former Buckeye sub and 5th starter on the Lucas - Knoll - Havlicek teams.

What was Knight’s suggestion: Have four starters play defense against five offensive players.

In the following two games, it appears that this drill worked as advertised.

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