Ball Quote by Matt Barnes

When everyone touches the ball, it gives everyone energy, and that translates to the defensive end, where it all starts.

— Rajon Rondo

I think a lot of managers say that it starts from the front and us as defenders know it helps our job when the…

— Chris Smalling

When you've got guys touching the ball on the offensive end, they're really into the defensive end.

— O. J. Mayo

It's about going to the ball and making a play.

— Edwin Jackson

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

Most of the time, you're just trying to be the point guard out there based on the play call and the defense that you're…

— Alex Smith

It's something that I have to learn to do: affect the game in a different way. If I don't get it on the offensive…

— Brandon Ingram

I watch plays that teams run and try and figure out how I am going to get to the ball.

— Luke Kuechly

It's kind of a given from the day you start playing football, you can't throw the ball forward past the line of scrimmage -…

— Blake Bortles

I think you look at a lot of sports, it starts with the guys up front. Your defensive line and offensive line in football…

— Luke Kuechly

What it does - the rebounding on both ends - it sets the tone defensively.

— David Lee

When you're able to get turnovers, it keeps people from scoring points, and if you get turnovers in the right positions on the field,…

— Ryan Clark