Sentence examples for defensive proficiency from inspiring English sources

Manager Willie Randolph likes to rotate his bench players, and he may decide that the rest of his bench is versatile enough — or too left-handed — to offset Sáenz's lack of defensive proficiency.

"It was unbelievable: after everything I had been through, there was the chance to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world and to learn my trade in Serie A, famous for its defensive proficiency," says Silva.

The report added: "Although initial training efforts [by the PLA] focused on increasing the PLA's proficiency in defensive measures, recent exercises have incorporated offensive operations, primarily as first strikes against enemy networks".

The idea that the Jets could somehow rebound to grab a playoff spot was rooted entirely in their soft schedule and not because they had revealed to that point any evidence of passing excellence, running proficiency or defensive dominance.

The report added: "Although initial training efforts [by the PLA] focused on increasing the PLA's proficiency in defensive measures, recent exercises have incorporated offensive operations, primarily as first strikes against enemy networks". Industrial espionage via computers is not new.

Injuries and trades act as vehicles for teams, moving offensive and defensive sets to cater to the proficiencies of the newly configured lineups.

Roberts was a skilled defensive player who could not hit with enough proficiency to remain in the major leagues.

Only with either Perkins or Collison on the floor is Ibaka free to chase blocks with abandon (he racked up 5.3 blocked shots per 36 minutes in February, to put his proficiency in perspective), maximizing the Thunder's defensive faculties.

He has more time for the defensive side of the game too, though he requires technical proficiency from his defensive players – such as Nemanja Matic, the ex-Chelsea man who occupies Benfica's defensive midfield berth.

Haslem is now an impressive 9 for 12 from his spot along the left baseline in the series, and his proficiency provides a counter to Pacers center Roy Hibbert's defensive dominance.

Manager Joe Torre, asked where Williams should be considered among Yankees at his position, said: "There have been better defensive center fielders than Bernie Williams and probably in there are some guys who stole bases with more proficiency.