1-2-1-1 Diamond Press
1-2-1-1 Diamond Press is a defensive strategy that the diamond creates natural trapping opportunities.
Team Defense
Close-Out Rules
Close-Out Rules is a defensive strategy involving - high hands, contest the 3 without fouling - shade the shot toward the baseline side (force.
Direct answer
What is Close-Out Rules?
Close-Out Rules is a defensive strategy involving - high hands, contest the 3 without fouling - shade the shot toward the baseline side (force.
Quick facts
| Category | Team Defense |
|---|---|
| Source volume | BASKETBALL_PLAY_VAULT.md |
What it is
- Close-Out Rules is a defensive strategy involving - high hands, contest the 3 without fouling - shade the shot toward the baseline side (force catch-and-drive baseline, not the.
- High hands, contest the 3 without fouling.
- Shade the shot toward the baseline side (force catch-and-drive baseline, not the middle).
How it works
- Shade the shot toward the baseline side (force catch-and-drive baseline, not the middle)
- "No Straight Line" — close out at an angle to force one direction
- Second close-out: help defender rotates to cover the kick pass while the original closer recovers
Bilingual terms
| English | Close-Out Rules |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 扑防规则 |
| Traditional Chinese | 平倉規則 |
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