@OlimpiaMI1936 seals the big W in Madrid with this steal by Hines
A big could look for the ball when showing!
Not just to steal but to force the handler to slow down and protect the dribble, giving his defender time to recover
@SirHines is one of the best at this!
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Now here's some great defensive footwork navigating around a ball screen by Moraschini, allows only a very tough contested mid-range pull up
Great use of small hops to avoid getting screened!

How to avoid fouls while contesting a drive!
You can see that this is a big point of emphasis for Messina's team
Here 2 great example, one by Punter and one by Delaney

@SirHines has been one of the best at this in Europe for years
Contest the shot without giving up free throws
Pay attention how Moraschini after being beaten keeps running to box out Tavares and contest the tap in: Never stop playing!

20" of beauty
Delaney cancels the first screen
Punter fakes to shoot the gap and he's ready to Ice the ball screen
Still neutral with 9" to got
Tarczewski contest the drive + LeDay blocks Tavares rolls + Moraschini recover on the play to intercept the pass