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Hey campers! It’s Coach Mick from Perseverance Basketball here at Happy Camper Live. Today, we’re going to learn about defense. What is defense? Defense is guarding the offensive player. When you’re playing defense, you’re stopping the other team from getting a basket. Defense is an important part of the game, because if you can’t score, you better be able to defend. Defense is all about moving your feet, staying low, and effort. First, keep your butt down! You want to be as low as possible: Lower than the offensive player. Keep your butt down, chest up, and your hands out. When you slide, your feet should never touch. Instead, you want to step and slide. You can imagine you are kicking a door open with your lead foot, and then sliding in... Step and slide. Remember, to stay low, and keep your hands active, trying to reach out for the ball. That’s defense! Practice it anywhere and anytime. I’m Coach Mick from Perseverance Basketball here at Happy Camper Live teaching you how to play basketball the right way.