How to Play Basketball Defense: Guard Your Yard Video

Defense is essential to playing basketball well. Learn basketball skills and strategies in this video basketball lesson.

Take Action

  • Do not cross feet
  • Once in stance stay one yard away
  • Stay balanced

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Quin is the current head coach of the Austin Toros NBA Developmental League Team. He began his playing career at Duke University where he was coached by Mike Kyrzewski and then coached under him for four years. He then coached for six years as the head coach for Missouri University's NCAA team and is now happy to reside in Austin.

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