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The development of basketball itself has led to the emergence of various strategies aimed at defense and the prevention of attacking actions from anywhere on the court. From individual defense to defense in transition and quick ball recovery, this sport has led to the improvement of technique and tactics, as well as the analysis of the opponent's game to increase the competitiveness of the teams. 

A scenario that leads today's coaches to be at the forefront in the lines of action to perfect marking, blocking, ball stealing or one-on-one defense. All this, in addition, with great leadership and teamwork skills, essential for the achievement of the sporting goals set. For this reason, TECH has created this 6-month Postgraduate diploma in Defensive Basketball. 

It is a program with high quality didactic material, which leads the graduate to deepen in lateral displacement techniques, defensive rebounding work and all those strategies used to defend players with different qualities. In addition, they will delve into pick-and-roll defense, rotation and rebounding.  

Likewise, the Relearning system, based on the continuous reiteration of key concepts, students will achieve a much more agile and effective learning process, without requiring long hours of study and memorization.  

A unique opportunity to obtain quality education through a 100% online academic proposal, with content accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from any electronic device (mobile, tablet or computer) with internet connection.  

Access 24 hours a day, from any digital device with internet connection to the most exhaustive content on defensive collective tactics"

This Postgraduate diploma in Defensive Basketball contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Development of practical cases presented by top-level basketball experts
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies 
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Delve, whenever and wherever you wish, into defensive systems such as zone and individual defense, as well as adjusting them to the game situation"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

An academic proposal conceived and designed to fulfill your professional aspirations as a professional basketball coach"

It explores the most effective methods of planning and organization of Basketball training through the most complete syllabus"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma has been designed to offer over 6 months, the most advanced content on technique and defensive tactics both individually and collectively, as well as the necessary skills to exercise leadership as a coach in a top level basketball team. All this, in three modules with the most innovative pedagogical tools, accessible 24 hours a day, from any digital device with internet connection.   

Access the best multimedia didactic material through your computer with internet connection"

Module 1. Individual defensive technique and tactics 

1.1. Mastering the invisible. Modern basketball? 

1.1.1. Anticipation and defensive pre-work 
1.1.2. Playing with Contact. Destruction of offensive paths 
1.1.3. Do you defend with your legs? 

1.2. Defensive trends 

1.2.1. Do defensive fads and trends exist? 
1.2.2. What trends can I apply to my team? 
1.2.3. Training methodology 

1.3. Defensive activity 

1.3.1. A matter of defensive philosophy 
1.3.2. 25-second defenses 
1.3.3. Pass line defense as a destructive element 

1.4. Defensive spacing 

1.4.1. Playing with the elements 
1.4.2. Spacing and defensive initiative 
1.4.3. Close inferiority defense 

1.5. The ball and its pressure; the core of defense 

1.5.1. Individual ball pressure technique 
1.5.2. Passing pressure and defense 
1.5.3. Defensive philosophy 

1.6. Defensive displacements. “Getting stops” 

1.6.1. Reading spaces for displacements 
1.6.2. Space and recovery time, directly proportional? 
1.6.3. Preliminary work and angle reading to shorten displacements 

1.7. Debunking defensive myths 

1.7.1. Vision of reality 
1.7.2. Is it just attitude? 
1.7.3. Defensive triangle? 

1.8. Non-verbal language and the use of the body in defense 

1.8.1. Knowing how to lie to generate defensive advantages 
1.8.2. Punishing defensive situations when the offense rests 
1.8.3. Secondary distant anticipations to first movements 

1.9. Processing informational, and defensive decision-making

1.9.1. Freedom within the defensive discipline and philosophy 
1.9.2. Training in uncertainty and defensive decision making 
1.9.3. Cohesion of decisions with defensive communication 

1:10. Defensive rebound situations

1.10.1. The start of the counterattack 
1.10.2. Protection of areas with a greater chance of rebound 
1.10.3. Technique, processes, timing and box-out types 

Module 2. Team and game management  

2.1. Team building, staffing and role assignment 

2.1.1. Building a team. Looking for profiles 
2.1.2. Building a technical staff. Everything adds up, nothing subtracts 
2.1.3. Role assignment. Do we always look for the best? 

2.2. Group management and handling. Where leadership lies 

2.2.1. A trainer's range of expertise 
2.2.2. Types of Trainer Leadership.. Is it the same for everyone? 
2.2.3. The group's attention to detail and red lines. Justice 

2.3. Communication with the player

2.3.1. The person above all 
2.3.2. Listen and respect 
2.3.3. Honesty and sincerity. The only valid script 

2.4. Factors that condition team leadership 

2.4.1. Results Profitability vs. relativization 
2.4.2. Cohesion and group health 
2.4.3. External agents beyond their own control 

2.5. Competencies of the leader of a human group. The guiding light 

2.5.1. Aspects to be mastered by the leader of a professional team 
2.5.2. Care for details 
2.5.3. Search for leaders within the group 

2.6. The demands of everyday life. Mutual adaptation to the course of the trip 

2.6.1. Create habits and automatisms in the team 
2.6.2. Understanding, listening, squeezing and caring 
2.6.3. Creating a club culture 

2.7. Match direction. Technical and emotional management. Decision 

2.7.1. Pre-match reading. Theoretical anticipation 
2.7.2. Damage and risk evaluation 
2.7.3. Opportunity evaluation. Decision management 

2.8. Use and profitability of communication. Talks and time-outs 

2.8.1. Knowing how to communicate. Pre-match talk. Motivational stages 
2.8.2. Interpretation of the environment to adjust the message. Verbal adaptation 
2.8.3. Non-verbal communication and adaptation to the moment of the match 

2.9. Success vs. failure. The fine line between relativization and profitability 

2.9.1. Ability to evaluate processes 
2.9.2. Own and internal analysis 
2.9.3. Communicate and convince? 

2:10. Who helps those who help others? Mental Health 

2.10.1. The figure of the psychologist in a professional team 
2.10.2. The loneliness of the trainer 
2.10.3. Living in uncertainty 

Module 3. Collective defensive tactics  

3.1. The art of defense. The beginning of the best attack. Habit + method 

3.1.1. Defensive philosophy and methodology. Adapting to the team 
3.1.2. Building from incomplete to complex 
3.1.3. Attention to details. Ball pressure 

3.2. Rules, discipline, previous work and activity. The four pillars 

3.2.1. First pre-season standards. Habits + automatisms 
3.2.2. Defensive discipline + pre-work 
3.2.3. Defensive activity 25-second defenses 

3.3. Defensive balance. Strength in vulnerability 

3.3.1. Defensive balance roles. Importance of Balance in the Systems 
3.3.2. First direct blocking defense and use of fouls in defensive balancing 
3.3.3. Reading for catching in the open field. Zone in defensive balance? 

3.4. Direct blocking defense. The dispute for initiative 

3.4.1. Philosophy, team characteristics and the influence of rival scouting
3.4.2. Types and timing of direct blocking defense 
3.4.3. Direct blocking defense trends. Collective detail 

3.5. Indirect blocking defense. The origin of many advantages 

3.5.1. Fixed standards? Defending the ball or not changes everything 
3.5.2. Indirect defensive rules for outdoors 
3.5.3. Indirect defensive rules for indoors 

3.6. Low post defense. Protecting the sacred 

3.6.1. One-on-one defenses and feints 
3.6.2. Aggressive low post defenses + rotations 
3.6.3. Defending low post is defending only inside players? 

3.7. Hand-to-hand defense and screen the screener. Stopping the flow 

3.7.1. Variations according to angles, opposing players and scouting 
3.7.2. Screen the screener rules 
3.7.3. Tactical status to be prepared for any adversary weapon 

3.8. Space or zone defenses. The resource bazaar 

3.8.1. Types of Zone Defenses 
3.8.2. Current Trends in Spaces Defenses 
3.8.3. Are the zones formative? Brave or cowardly recourse? 

3.9. Pressing defenses in the entire field and ¾ of the field

3.9.1. Full-field zone defenses 
3.9.2. Individual jumping and shifting defenses 
3.9.3. Selection of pressure moment 

3:10. Special defenses and ATO alternatives 

3.10.1. Decision-making based on rival knowledge 
3.10.2. Preparation of special defenses. Everything is trained 
3.10.3. Evaluate the performance of special and alternative defenses

This university program will take you in-depth into the preparation of special defenses from the comfort of your laptop with an Internet connection"