We covered the 4 Levels of Defense along with the Defensive Mentality Checklist. Using a video edit of Fredie Williams, we illustrated the energy and the mentality that it takes to play in the bubble and change the game defensively.
We shared the following outline to help players understand what it takes to be a Level 4 Defender. This is a sheet you can use to evaluate what type of defender you are. You can also use it to evaluate your team defense.
An edit featuring former Texas Longhorn Fredie Williams, one of the most tireless defenders who ever played at Texas. Fredie was 5-10 and was able to play Division 1 College Basketball mostly due to his defensive abilities.
Take note of:
An edit featuring the 2009-2010 Austin High Runnin’ Maroons varsity team. Team defense is shown through the different levels of defense.
S—Simple & Systematic
M—Measurable & Mastery-Based
A—Ardent & Adaptable
R—Reflect & Refine
T—Technique-based & Transformational