Chasing Quote by Jaren Jackson, Jr
“You have to get on the outside hip of the player, and you have to make sure that if you're chasing over a screen, that you stay attached. If you're gonna go under, you stay attached and then you dart under at the last second to make the screener think that you're gonna go over - so he doesn't clip you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: NBA Player Development, 2021
In basketball, you must stay attached to the defender while faking a screen, then quickly change direction to deceive the opponent.
In simple terms: Maintain contact, then fake to mislead.
Key Takeaway
Use timing and attachment to create advantage.
Themes
sports strategy
deception
teamwork
Mood
technical
instructional
Type
sports
motivational
When to use this quote
- game planning
- coaching drills
- player training
Key Concepts
basketball tactics
defensive positioning
screening techniques
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice attachment drills?
- When is deception most effective?
A Different Perspective
Requires high skill and awareness.
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