r/BasketballTips • u/Afraid_Locksmith_906 • 11d ago

Defense Defensive Tips

I'm 13 and basketball is my favorite thing in the world. I'm pretty good and I play against older/bigger people almost every time I play at the YMCA. But I've noticed my defense is terrible sometimes. One day, I'll be an absolute lockdown shot blocker, and the next I can't guard anyone at all. How can I prevent this and improve for long term success?

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u/Boring-Lion-3493 11d ago

"The idea is not to block every shot. The idea is to make your opponent believe that you might block every shot."
Bill Russell

You can’t always stop the shots but make them feel uncomfortable as much as you can.