man-to-man defense
1 of 1noun/ˈmæntuˌmæn dɪˈfɛns/
Forms:man-to-man defenses
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a defensive strategy in basketball where each player guards a specific offensive player throughout the game
Man-to-man defense in basketball is a defensive strategy where each player is assigned to guard a specific opponent throughout the game. The defender focuses on staying close to their opponent, preventing them from scoring, passing, or moving easily. This approach requires quick reactions, strong footwork, and teamwork to handle situations like screens or switches. Man-to-man defense is commonly used to apply pressure and disrupt the other team’s offense, as it emphasizes individual responsibility and effort.
- Our team switched to man-to-man defense in the second half.
- Man-to-man defense requires strong communication among players.
- He's known for his tenacity in playing man-to-man defense.
- The team's success was largely due to their disciplined man defense.
- We struggled to break their tight man-to-man defense.