Why Elite Defenders Live in the Gap

Описание: Gap defense is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — concepts in basketball. Too often, players treat off-ball defense like a rest. But the best defenders? They live in the gap.

In this breakdown, we’ll cover:

The fundamentals of gap positioning
Different stances and how to use them
Stunting (and the three levels every player should master)
Playmaking from the gap: steals, blocks, charges, digs
How gap defenders impact rotations and shut down actions

From Alex Caruso to Draymond Green, the league’s best defenders dominate in the gap. If you want to stop drives, force turnovers, and become a game-changing defender, this video is for you.

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