Basic SOS Defensive "Do's"

1. Pressure players with ball to side, corner or base checkpoints using SET (triple threat offensive position) ON (defending the dribble) and SMOTHER (when players pick up their dribble).

2. Assume a contact SNUGGLE pass denial position when one pass away from the player with ball.

3. Assume contact FRONTS on all deep post ups using "Slip Front" technique with the Helpside I defenders in "vision/point" Strike Stances. Note: Use "Go Base" Post Traps when the post receives the ball away from the low block area.

4. Use "Box Pressure" once ball reaches the wing areas. At this point, the ball must be directed to the corner or baseline checkpoints, and all drives to the middle should be denied.

5. When the ball is in wing area, weakside defenders should provide backside help by assuming Helpside "I" (double/triple) alignment and executing their responsiblities.

6. Weakside players assume a Helpside Triangle "I" alignment whenever traps are set. When a pass is made out of the trap, all players rotate as as ball leaves passers hands with player in High Helpside I position closing out to player receiving the pass. All other defenders rotate to nearest offensive player.

7. Switch with contact on all OFF ball screens using "Screen/Over/Switch" verbal communications.

8. Use contact Traps against side screen/roll (before screen is set), and mid screen offensive scenarios.

9. Use contact traps on all dribble penetrations inside the baseline checkpoint.

10. Use automatic Contact Traps on all mismatches and when ball is in corner areas.

11. Act without hesitation using Near Player rotations whenever any unstructured offensive scenario occurs that differs from pre-planned SOS scenarios.

12. On all shot attempts, Box Out and get hands on the ball! "Flood the boards" with all five defenders. Must stress this rule since defensive rebounding is an Achilles heel of SOS Disruptive Pressure Defense.