*Going
after rebounds with both hands.
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Stepping to the line and knocking down pressure free throws, especially when
tired.
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Talking on defense and letting your teammates know that you are there in case
they get beat.
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Bump and stand up a cutter.
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Close out to a shooter under control.
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Sticking with your team's defensive
principles, and doing it under pressure.
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Having a sense of urgency to stop the other team from scoring, not just your
man.
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Getting on the floor for a loose ball.
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Taking a charge.
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Getting down in a stance and staying
there.
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Setting up your man and making hard cuts.
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Getting your teammates together and
keeping them together on the road.
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Not allowing yourself to get screened.
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Moving on to the next play, and
displaying positive body language to give confidence to your teammates.
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Sprinting in transition, both on offense and back on defense.
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Filling your tank on the defensive end, and not the offensive end.
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Putting a body on somebody.
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Jumping to the ball, and taking away the ball side of the cut.
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Catching and facing the defense
against pressure, not catching and dribbling.
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Blocking out on Free Throw situations every time.
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Taking good shots, and having the judgment to pass up challenged ones.
Toughness isn't just about being physical. It is far more than
that. It is mental and physical discipline under pressure, to do the right
thing every time.