The TABC Exclusive Mini Sessions, partnered with Basketball Coaches Insider, is for TABC Members ONLY!
Michael Williams, Head Boys Basketball Coach at Thorndale High School in Thorndale, TX, explains how to build your team's defensive philosophy centered on half-court trapping and man-to-man defense. The goal is to keep opponents under 40 points per game while forcing turnovers. Coach highlights the importance of teamwork, anticipating rotations, and executing traps, along with training drills to improve defensive skills throughout the season.
Your TABC-Member Exclusive Mini Sessions:
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September 2025
Bigger Than Basketball - Ronnie Raines (St. Mary's Catholic School, TX) | Watch -
October 2025
Daily Vitamins: Drills for Every Day - Corey Brotherton (Hastings HS, TX) | Watch -
December 2025
Lock Left Defense - Jason Cantwell (The Village School, TX) | Watch -
January 2026
The Lost Art of Basketball BLOBs - Meaghan Hodapp (Wylie East HS, TX) | Watch -
February 2026
Half-Court Trapping Man-to-Man Defense - Michael Williams (Thorndale HS, TX) | Watch -
March 2026
Defensive Menu for Offensive Decision Making - Russell Best (Roscoe Collegiate HS, TX) | Watch -
April 2026
Best of 2025-2026 TABC Mini Sessions | Watch
