WHAT IS…Meet the Ball Outside the Paint?A.Stepping in to stop the dribbler before they enter the lane, forcing them to change direction, pass, or take a difficult shot.B.Rotating a help defender before the ball handler reaches the paint, allowing the defense to stop the drive early and recover more effectively.C.Delaying help until the ball handler approaches the basket, allowing the rim protector to defend the rim without unnecessarily leaving their assignment.D.A man-to-man defensive philosophy that keeps the ball out of the middle of the floor by forcing every drive toward the sideline or baseline, allowing the defense to rotate predictably and protect the paint.