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Lesson 2:
Defensive Footwork Warm-Up
Coach Paul Page introduces his defensive practice progression by starting with a footwork series designed to build quickness, balance, and energy from the start of practice. Using ladder-style movements, hops, and ball-handling variations, players stay active while reinforcing defensive fundamentals. This warm-up sets the tone for intensity and precision before transitioning into more advanced defensive drills.
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This course is a step-by-step build of a no-middle, “keep it sided” half-court defense. Coach Paul Page walks you through layered NBA-style closeouts (inside-foot, hand-in/hand-off), ball pressure and footwork, rebounding habits, and communication standards (“ball, ball… dead!”). You’ll progress from catch-and-shoot fly-bys into “guard-it” holds, shot-fake drives with the defender’s jump-back, ...
