Watch as Coach Dana Ford explains, and players demonstrate this blitz technique when defending a ball screen. The purpose is not to trap the ball handler, but to force them to dribble the ball to mid-court. Coach Ford reviews the defense's positioning and responsibilities if the ball handler picks up his dribble or passes the ball.
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