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What are the three stages of defending?
Basic description is: Stage 1 - mark player to limit ball receiving options/attempt intercept; Stage 2 - once ball received use hands over/up to limit passing opportunities; Stage 3 - block/delay player from moving down court for next feed/set up. Stage 3 is often forgotten by lazy/inexperienced players and is integral in preventing set ups and/or a second passing option for the opposition.
Basic description is: Stage 1 - mark player to limit ball receiving options/attempt intercept; Stage 2 - once ball received use hands over/up to limit passing opportunities; Stage 3 - block/delay player from moving down court for next feed/set up. Stage 3 is often forgotten by lazy/inexperienced players and is integral in preventing set ups and/or a second passing option for the opposition.
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