THE DEFENSIVE PRESS
"55" is a full court match up man to man press. The following points are important in the "55." 1. No Fouls-show the official your hands-fouling negates hustle. 2. All defenders must see the ball. 3. Be in an intercept position, ready to shoot the gap. 4. Deflections-steal off the ball, trap on the ball 5. Make the offense dribble 6. Trap the dribble when your teammate is on the dribbler's side, not when trailing (see diagram). 7. Sprint out of traps. 8. Switch on all screens.
