Help

noun, verb · Defense · Basic

1. Defensive support provided by an off ball defender who leaves their assignment to stop dribble penetration or an easy score, before recovering or rotating.

“They gave help on the drive before recovering to their own man in the corner.”

See also: Help Side, Stunt, Dig

Related: Gap, Low Man, Plug, Red, Sag

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