Man marking defence (Man-to-man defence)

Types:

• loose man marking
• tight man marking
• whole court man marking
• half court man marking
• man marking in an area where there is a danger of goal

The advantages of man marking defence:

• it can be applied against every system,
• the ball can easily be taken possession of,
• it can be surprising

The disadvantages of man marking defence:

• exhausting,
• it cannot be played if there is a suspension (man down situation),
• it is ineffective against a fast and strong opponent.

Playing against man marking defence:

• take places at the empty areas
• play one-on-one (one against one) with or without the ball