Description: The full press (or Full Court Press) is a taxing defense that applies pressure to the opposing team for the entire length of the court. This is in an effort to tire them and cause turnovers.
Topics
Sample
Good Against
Player Fatigue
Rebounding
Shooting
Game Pace
Comments
Good Against: Penetrate Offense ; Isolation Offense ; Spread Offense
Shooting: The full press does not strive to key on certain players, therefore, it shouldn't effect one player's shot totals over another. The exception is that players will often reduce the number of shots they take when covered by a good defender. This certainly applies in the full press.
Comments: Be careful what situations you use the full press in. Using the full court press in major game situations may have an adverse effect on your team's performance, in addition, players will fatigue very quick and you will be forced to substitute many of your bench players.
