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Defense wins Championships!

Over the past week, we've been taking a deep dive on the defensive side of the ball. In particular the importance of defending 3 point shots. In today’s game the analytics

say the 3 best shots on offense are: 

1. Free Throw Attempts
2. Shots inside the charge circle
3. Uncontested Rhythm 3 point attempts 

During our deep dive on defense the common theme was defending the 3 point shot and finding the shooter’s in transition. So we picked a few clinics we conducted that will take you on a deeper dive on the subject.

In this video clip from University of Miami assistant Chris Caputo covers their top priorities in transition defense:

1. Protect the basket
2. Stop the ball
3. Locate 3 point shooters
4. Load to ball side
5. Up with trailer for ball screen defense

Full video available here

University of Miami assistant Chris Caputo breaks down the principles and drills used to teach the Hurricanes transition defense system.  Coach Caputo discusses the philosophy, adjusting to 3 point shooters, as well as how to drill transition defense daily.

Another Coach we studied on transition defense was Coach Billy Donlon. Here he discusses the importance of transition defense and locating the 3 point shooters by putting their heels to the NBA 3 point line. 

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Guarding the 3 point shot is arguably the most important aspect of any defense. In this course, Coach Billy Donlon shares the secrets he learned from legendary coaches like Rick Pitino, Brad Brownell, John Belein and Chris Collins on how to stop opponents' 3 point shots. 

Coach Donlon's team is known for their defensive toughness and their opponents struggle to find an open shot.

The Stanford Cardinal were the 7th ranked Kenpom defense in 2019-2020. You can learn a lot from one of top ranked defensive programs philosophy.

Coach Adam Cohen discusses why they changed their transition defense based upon the competition they face every night in the PAC 12.

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In this clinic Coach Cohen covers the principles which led Stanford to the 7th ranked Kenpom defense in 2019-2020. Coach Cohen covers:

1. Team defense framework

2. Transition defense

3. Pick and roll defense coverages

4. Guarding the ball and post defense.

5. Daily drills which helped craft Stanford's defense

These clinics gave us some great insight on defending the 3 in transition, What is your best strategy?

Always be growing,

-Leigh, Lason, Marc, and the Coaches Clinic Community

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