{"product_id":"mike-dunlap-organized-fast-paced-transition-defense","title":"MIKE DUNLAP: ORGANIZED FAST-PACED TRANSITION DEFENSE","description":"\u003cp\u003ewith Mike Dunlap \u003cbr\u003eLoyola Marymount University Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003eformer Charlotte Bobcats Head Coach;\u003cbr\u003eformer Metro State Head Coach  2x NCAA D-II National Champions  2x NABC Division II Coach of the Year\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA veteran of coaching on the college  international  and professional levels  Mike Dunlap uses this on-court demonstration to discuss what's included in an effective transition defense. With teams trying to use their athleticism and their quickness to play at a faster tempo  playing solid transition defense has never been more important to a team's success.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElements of Defensive Transition\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoach Dunlap discusses the seven elements for an effective transition defense designed to slow down offenses that like to get the ball and run:\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Shot balance\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stop the ball\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sprint your lane\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Match up\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rotation\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contest all shots\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rebound\u0026lt; li\u0026gt;\u0026lt; UL\u0026gt;\u003cp\u003eMany of the concepts that are discussed come from concepts other coaches  including Tom Izzo and Rick Majerus  have used in their coaching careers.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRebounding and Shot Balance\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most important aspects of transition defense that's discussed by Dunlap is getting a balanced floor on a shot. The transition from offense to defense and shot balance begins on the raise of the shot by the shooter. From there  rebounding and get-back responsibilities are put into practice.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDunlap wants to send three to the boards on every shot by creating a rebounding triangle. To achieve this  three rebounders are assigned to the two blocks and an area in the middle of the free throw lane.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003evMeanwhile  the two remaining players get to designated spots so that they are ready to get back on defense and slow down the other team's transition offense. One player is designated to get back to the top of the key and the other at half court. These players will sprint back first and try to protect the basket and lane areas on the break.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprint Back and Match Up\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the offense isn't able to get the rebound on a missed shot or if the ball is stolen  it's imperative that the offense convert to defense and sprint back quickly. More importantly  the defense must be able to match-up against the offense as quickly as possible.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore important than getting the right match-up at the outset is the importance of sprinting back. Even if the match-up is not assigned  getting matched up against an offense becomes important.  For this to be effective  an element of trust has to be established by the players.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5-on-5 Evaluation\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDunlap uses this drill to set up a realistic transition phase. Starting the drill at the three-quarter court  which would allow an element of containing the basketball  you are placing an emphasis on pressuring the basketball immediately and setting up your defense off of that. Ball pressure is a must  and forcing your opponent to change direction up the floor allows your defense to get back and set up. This drill runs for six possessions  and the one priority is guarding the basketball. This drill can be adjusted to set up to allow how many you are sending to the basket  and who falls back into transition. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRotations\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding off the 5-on-5 Evaluation drill  this drill allows you to build on your defensive rotations. The drill can be set in the half court with a time frame to get a shot up. You're still instilling how many you send to the offensive glass  and still have an emphasis on ball pressure immediately. Communication is important  players must talk to know who is picking up the basketball and who picks up the other defensive assignments. The pressure allows for players to rotate and get back into position. \u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this great resource from Coach Dunlap to improve your team's transition defense today!\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced at the 2016 Phoenix (AZ) clinic.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75 minutes. 2017.\u0026lt; p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement Mike Dunlap's seven keys of transition defense!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Establish shot balance to determine who's going to the boards and who's getting back on defense when the shot is taken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Discover disadvantage drills to reinforce transition defense \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Understand the concepts of sprinting back and matching up in transition defense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Championship Productions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47447053435068,"sku":"CHMP-BD05196","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0704\/3832\/2364\/files\/717c3fm4LHL.jpg?v=1789022437","url":"https:\/\/store.virventures.com\/products\/mike-dunlap-organized-fast-paced-transition-defense","provider":"Virventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}