Become an expert in Individual Defensive Basketball Technique thanks to this 6-week Postgraduate certificate”

Individual defense is the axis on which all types of defenses that a basketball coach can implement in his team revolve. A facet of the game that has undergone important evolutions thanks to the work of great coaches, whose strategies have led to the sporting success of their teams.

In this sense, the ability to perfect the player's technique, to anticipate the opponent's offensive action or to know how to act intelligently in the face of different attacks are just some of the points addressed in this Postgraduate certificate.

A syllabus that focuses on Individual Defensive Basketball Technique over 6 weeks and with contents developed by an excellent teaching team with wide experience in the performance of professional coaching functions. This way, the graduate will obtain first class education from a teaching staff that perfectly masters this sport in all aspects of the game.

In addition, multimedia pedagogical tools (video summaries, detailed videos), specialized readings or case studies will allow you to delve into the defensive methodology used in each case, as well as the mistakes to avoid in different game situations.

Furthermore, the Relearning method will enable students to learn efficiently without having to invest long hours in memorization. The continuous reiteration of key concepts throughout the course of the program will promote learning.

In this academic context, TECH is also distinguished by providing a flexible teaching methodology, where students only need an electronic device with an internet connection to access, wherever and whenever they wish, the material provided on the virtual platform.

You will expand your knowledge in Individual Defensive Basketball Technique, without neglecting your professional and personal responsibilities”

This Postgraduate certificate in Individual Defensive Basketball Technique 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

TECH provides you with great technological material to achieve your goals, giving you dynamism and comfort through its online methodology”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the 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.

In this Postgraduate certificate you will strengthen your skills to improve your players' agility, speed and defensive reaction capacity"

This program has been developed by distinguished specialists in the field of Professional Basketball. Enroll now"

This program has been oriented and developed with the highest educational quality standards in order to offer students, throughout 6 weeks, the most advanced knowledge in Individual Defensive Basketball Technique. All this, in addition, through innovative multimedia didactic content, which will lead students to obtain intensive learning in a much more dynamic and attractive way. In addition, the graduate has additional pedagogical resources such as specialized readings to further extend the information provided in this program.

A syllabus developed by renowned experts with an emphasis on information processing and defensive decision making”

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

A 100% online program that provides the flexibility to delve into Getting stops” defensive shifts whenever you want”