See Ball and Man
-On the Group 1 page we discussed staying between the player you are guarding and the basket at all times.
-You also need to see the ball and the player you are guarding at all times.
-Do not look directly at either the ball or your man. This will make you have to turn your head and back and forth.
-Instead look down the middle of the space between the ball and your man.
-Watch the ball and your man out of the corner of your eyes with your peripheral vision.
Stay Between Your Man and the Basket
-Stay between the player you are guarding and the basket at all times whether they have the ball or not.
-Do not chase the ball around the floor. Stay with your man.
-Do not switch which player you are guarding. As you get older switching will become a part of defense, but it has to be communicated. At this age level stay with your man.
