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When we craft a defensive warmup, we should think of doing so the same way we craft a ball handling warmup. We don’t simply stick to one...

To Chop or Not to Chop? Over the years, there has been a lot of debate if players should or should not chop their feet in a closeout....

This is one of my favorite pressure developing drills. It allows players to experiment with different techniques and get exposure to the...

I believe strongly that at its core, defense is a movement skill. Of course there are key perception elements, reaction time and...

So far we have covered 5 types on of ball footwork: the Cushion Slide, the Cross Step, the Two Touch Slide, the Contact Slide and now...

This next technique is more common in Europe and yields itself to a more physical style of play. But even in the NBA, players have used...

Earlier this week we discussed the technique of the cross step, today we will be breaking another myth in defensive technique, “Never...

About a year ago, I introduced the Lockdown Ladder into the basketball community. The first device focused on developing elite defenders....

“Never Cross Your Feet” We have all heard the phrase when it comes to defense. Many of us have probably even said. I’m guilty too. But...

This week we will be diving into specific defensive techniques for on-ball footwork. Of course we all know the classic lateral slide, but...