Question

the main goal of every defense is to ______ a. stop the ball b. regain possession of the ball c. protect the goal or basket d. all of the above

Explanation:

In sports with defensive play (like soccer, basketball, football), stopping the opposing team's advance (stopping the ball), regaining control of the ball, and protecting the goal/basket are all core, interconnected objectives of defensive strategy. All options A, B, and C describe key defensive goals, so the correct choice is all of the above.

Answer:

D. all of the above