The name of the Spanish version is "101 Ejercicios defensivos de baloncesto". The book was written by George Karl, among others; he coached the Seattle SuperSonics for several years, for example. The translation looks great to me and has no errors, which pleases me. The price is low (12 euros), although I have to say that the book is thin.
For me, what is interesting about this book is that it explains the defensive aids and switches a team can use, above all to deal with the screens set by an offensive team. It is important that tall players do not end up matched against small players in the low post. For example, a center should not end up matched against a guard.
Another good point of the book is that it is divided into chapters with several drills grouped under the same topic, such as "Footwork." Each drill takes up a page, which makes it easier to understand. In that sense, it is straightforward. But if you want to teach the drills to your players (if you are a coach), it is not so easy because you need advanced knowledge to explain the footwork and body positioning.
Another disadvantage is that some of the drills are done without a ball. Moreover, they are defensive rather than offensive moves, which is more boring if you are not a motivated professional player.
On my Facebook page, Green Hot Larry Bird, you can see some pick-and-roll moves performed by Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Danny Ainge in a training drill about screens, coached by Auerbach.
For another look at the matchups between small and tall players, see my post on smaller players and basketball lineups.
For more reading about coaching ideas and plays, see my review of NBA Coaches Playbook.
For me, what is interesting about this book is that it explains the defensive aids and switches a team can use, above all to deal with the screens set by an offensive team. It is important that tall players do not end up matched against small players in the low post. For example, a center should not end up matched against a guard.
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Another disadvantage is that some of the drills are done without a ball. Moreover, they are defensive rather than offensive moves, which is more boring if you are not a motivated professional player.
On my Facebook page, Green Hot Larry Bird, you can see some pick-and-roll moves performed by Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish and Danny Ainge in a training drill about screens, coached by Auerbach.
For another look at the matchups between small and tall players, see my post on smaller players and basketball lineups.
For more reading about coaching ideas and plays, see my review of NBA Coaches Playbook.
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De genio a geni@, ¿Qué me cuentas?
From genius to genius, what do you tell me?