The Defensive Tactic that Changed Basketball

We hear so much about how the three-point shot and offensive spacing has changed the game of basketball. While that's certainly true, there is also a defensive tactic that's had a similar impact: Switching. In this video, we take a deep dive into how and why defenses are now switching so many screens. Some of the main teams included: The Warriors, the Rockets, Villanova, Texas Tech, Baylor, LSU, and the 2004 Pistons and Lakers. ______________________________ Twitter: Hoop Vision newsletter: Hoop Vision Store: ______________________________ Music by Chillhop: Joakim Karud - Canals: ______________________________ 0:00 Intro 3:33 Why Switch Screens? 7:19 The Triple Switch 11:35 How to Beat the Switch 15:37 Outro