Defensive Essentials: On-Ball Techniques, Ball Screen Strategy & Rotations

with Nathan Davis, Bucknell University Head Coach; 2x Patriot League Coach of the Year ('16, '17); 4x Patriot League regular season champs ('16-'19); 2x Patriot League Tournament champs ('17, '18); former Randolph-Macon College Head Coach; 2x ODAC Coach of the Year ('14, '15); 3x ODAC regular season champs ('11, '14, '15); 3x ODAC Tournament champs ('11, '13, '15); through 2019 season, Davis' .732 career winning percentage is 11th-best among all active Division I coaches Utilize drills and individual defensive techniques that aim to disrupt the offense's flow! Guard the ball by focusing on effective closeouts and maintaining active hands Smother ball screens by placing an emphasis on communication between defenders Learn a drill that is great at teaching defensive rotations to stop drives and prevent open perimeter shots Having learned from a wide variety of coaches through the years, Nathan Davis presents some of the best defensive drills he has inherited from his mentors. In this on-court presentation, Davis demonstrates drills that teach on-ball defense, ball screen defense, and defensive rotations.