--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When covering the man with the ball, the…" description: "\"When covering the man with the ball, the defense should be able to touch the ball with his hand. He should assume this touching position as the ball is..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d76/ralph-miller-78074_able_when-covering-the-man-with-the-ball-the_1048606.jpg" --- # When covering the man with the ball, the defense should be… ![“When covering the man with the ball, the defense should be able to touch the ball with his hand. He should assume this touching position as the ball is being received. When the ball is received, the defense should discourage the pass into the post area. The hands should be kept up. Keeping the…” quote by Ralph Miller](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d76/ralph-miller-78074_able_when-covering-the-man-with-the-ball-the_1048606.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d76/ralph-miller-78074_able_when-covering-the-man-with-the-ball-the_1048606.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d76/ralph-miller-78074_able_when-covering-the-man-with-the-ball-the_1048606.jpg) > “When covering the man with the ball, the defense should be able to touch the ball with his hand. He should assume this touching position as the ball is being received. When the ball is received, the defense should discourage the pass into the post area. The hands should be kept up. Keeping the hands up reduces a tendency to foul and allows a player to move his hands quickly.” Ralph Miller ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Defense must keep hands high, ready to touch the ball, to block passes and avoid fouls. **In simple terms:** Keep hands up to block passes and prevent fouls. Key Takeaway Maintain high hand position during defense. Themes basketball defense technique hand positioning pass disruption Mood focused alert strategic Type instructional technical coaching When to use this quote - Practice drills - game situations - team drills - individual skill work Key Concepts Defensive fundamentals hand-eye coordination foul avoidance Questions to Reflect On - How can you train hand speed for defense? - What cues signal when to raise hands? 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