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How to Coach and Teach a Loose Man-to-Man Basketball DefenseAs the name implies, the loose man-to-man defense is played in a looser fashion than a normal man-to-man. in the loose defense the players collapse preventing penetration of the lane. The pick-up point of this defense is just outside the 3-point line. This is an excellent defense to use against poor outside shooting opponents, a good cutting team, a team that changes direction to the basket well, or a much quicker team than yours. It is also good for a taller team that is playing man-to-man defense for good rebounding strength. It places a burden on the offensive team to score from the outside.
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Diagram #8a - Against a Two-Three Aligned Offense - A has the ball. X1 is on the 3-point line, playing A. X4, playing D, has floated off, allowing a pass reception. X5 is fronting the pivot player, E. X2 has dropped back, playing B loosely and X3, likewise.
Diagram #9a - D has received a pass from A. X4 is playing on the 3-point line and on the baseline-side of D. X1 has dropped off A and is on the ball-side, nearer the basket. X2 has dropped farther off B and is at the foul-line area. X3 has dropped off C and is in the foul lane. X5 still fronts E.
