Knowing that Navaro's
contribution in Barcelona offense is huge, Real
Madrid at the beginig played an exelent defense and they limited him from touches and open looks, specialy behind the arc. That was right play for Real that guaranted them to win.
Barcelona's offense mostly rely on
Navaro points, usualy off the picks and from pick & roll.
But what is going on when he's denied from the ball?
But what is going on when he's denied from the ball?
The strategy that Real employed wasn't
a new stuff. The first who did it in the regular season was Partizan
Belgrad, (I've mentioned it previously on my Twitter) denying him full court and switching on the picks forcing
other players to shot the ball.
Both coaches used several options of junk defense in order to linit opponents main scoring treats.
Barcelona Defense
Both coaches used several options of junk defense in order to linit opponents main scoring treats.
Barcelona Defense
Barcelona put emphasis to limit Carrol and Fernandez from touches. In offense they found useful playing stagger for Carrol.
Option 1+4
Option 2+3
Real Madrid Defense
options to stop him knowing that he is terific shooter and also has ability to create for others teammates.
Real's
principles in Defense:
- Align Properly
This is
the most important aspect in defending any offense. It is important
that you not only align soundly, but align in a manner that the
offense is not sure what you are doing.
- Keep the ball moving laterally.
Try
to squeeze plays, but if you play a stronger team, you must count that holes
are going to open up.
- Attack the play before it develops.
Be aggressive force opponent to make a quick decision
- Play to win the game
Optiion 1+4
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