“The main thing is, too many players feel like they're complete players when they're not, so rather than acknowledge their limitations and play within their ability, they overreach.” FeelsPlayAbilityPlayerLimitationAcknowledge Author:Tex Winter
“Good defensive play is as much a matter of hustle, desire and pride as it is anything else.” MatterPlayDesirePrideBasketballCoachingHustleBasketball CoachingBasketball CoachFamous Coach Author:Tex Winter
“Probably the most important aspect of individual defensive play is the 'close-out.' This approach to the ball should be made in a 'step-drag action' with advanced foot moving forward first and then the back foot in a boxer's type shuffling of the feet.” ShouldFirstsMadeImportantPlayActionMovingIndividualStepsFeetTypeBasketballApproachAspectBallsMoving ForwardCoachingDragBasketball CoachingBoxersShuffling Author:Tex Winter
