This is because the methodical team does not count on taking advantage of errors that might be made by the pressing defensive team. Another tactic is to double-team the opponents point guard or best ball handler and then deny him a return pass. This often improves the effectiveness of a press because it forces lesser ball-handlers to handle the basketball. The fast-breaking team will find themselves playing defense for three times as much as the methodical opponent is playing defense. It is wise to have a battle plan for such an opponent that not only includes special defensive emphasis to stop this player, but an offensive pay directed at him as well.
Many stars refuse to play defense.
In fact, some coaches feel that placing a tough defensive assignment on their top scorer is too much of a burden. They believe that the star s scoring effectiveness can be reduced this way. For this reason, direct your attack at the star to make the player play defense or give up an easy shot. On defense the star may commit more personal fouls than normal, possibly fouling out of the game. Build defensive plans for the star player around reducing the number of times he gets the ball.