Probably the most important aspect of individual defensive play is the 'close-out.' This approach to the ball should be made in a 'step-drag action' with advanced foot moving forward first and then the back foot in a boxer's type shuffling… — Tex Winter Copy Share Image
Good defensive play is as much a matter of hustle, desire and pride as it is anything else. — Tex Winter Copy Share Image
Probably the most important aspect of individual defensive play is the 'close-out.' This approach to the ball should be made in a 'step-drag action'… — Tex Winter Copy Share
The main thing is, too many players feel like they're complete players when they're not, so rather than acknowledge their limitations and play within… — Tex Winter Copy Share
Good defensive play is as much a matter of hustle, desire and pride as it is anything else. — Tex Winter Copy Share
I think there's an awful lot of ball players with great skills, but whether or not they're going to be on winning teams is… — Tex Winter Copy Share
There is no substitution for hustle, and if you don't hustle there will be substitution — Tex Winter Copy Share
